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How to get fromWashington to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, subway, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    3h 51m
    $115–387

  2. Line 60 bus, tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 12th St to Delta Park/Vanportbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    4. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Clara Stationtram tram
    4h 46m
    $114–564

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    25h 30m
    $173–353

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    35h 16m
    $440–900

  5. Drive 1,135 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Los Angelescar car 1,135 mi
    19h 11m
    $208–300

  6. Line 60 bus, tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 12th St to Delta Park/Vanportbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    4h 31m
    $260–812

  7. Line 60 bus, tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 12th St to Delta Park/Vanportbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    4. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    4h 42m
    $252–515

  8. Line 60 bus, tram to Portland International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 12th St to Delta Park/Vanportbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    4h 59m
    $119–372

  9. Tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane PDX - FAT
    5h 50m
    $279–399

  10. Fly Portland International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PDX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    6h 56m
    $395–480

Washington to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration35h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 624.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Washington, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to Los Angeles Union Station via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 25h 30m.

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