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How to get fromSunnyvale to Washingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or train

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    4h 27m
    $140–381

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SFO - GEG
    4h 47m
    $62–261

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 28m
    $157–242

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    25h 7m
    $504–855

  5. Drive  838.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Seattlecar car 838.1 mi
    14h 27m
    $153–221

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Delta Park/Vanport stationtram tram
    4h 45m
    $110–416

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    5h 6m
    $173–377

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SJC - PAE
    5h 17m
    $168–815

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    5h 37m
    $186–396

  10. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    5h 58m
    $209–416

  11. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    6h 19m
    $284–431

Sunnyvale to Washington by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 720.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Washington, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to 4th Ave & Madison St via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 23h 28m.

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