The average bus between Pier 39 and Seattle takes 23h 23m and the fastest bus takes 18h 55m. There is at least one bus per day from Pier 39 to Seattle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Pier 39 and Seattle. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pier 39 is at 9:28 AM which arrives into Seattle at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at North Point St & Stockton St and take an average of 23h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


18h 55m • 2 changes
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27h 51m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


18h 55m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


27h 51m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Pier 39 to Seattle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Pier 39 to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Pier 39 station and arriving at Seattle station via Sacramento Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 23m.
Pier 39 to Seattle bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
Pier 39 to Seattle bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
The distance between Pier 39 and Seattle is 1,089.5 km. The road distance is 1,360 km.
You can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to Seattle Bus Station via North Point St & Stockton St, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 19h 51m.