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How to get fromSeattle to San Francisco Airport (SFO)by plane, tram, subway, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by plane, tram, subway, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    4h 12m
    $176–376

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    21h 45m
    $129–245

  3. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to West Oaklandsubway subway
    4. Take the subway from West Oakland to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    5h 20m
    $200–397

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the subway from MacArthur to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway Yellow-S / ...
    23h 57m
    $289–600

  5. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    3h 59m
    $178–398

  6. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    5h 50m
    $181–421

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SEA - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    6h 57m
    $181–491

  8. Drive 818.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to San Francisco Airport (SFO)car car 818.2 mi
    14h 7m
    $150–216

Seattle to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration21h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 694.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via Sacramento Bus Station and Mission St & 1st St in around 21h 45m.

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