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

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

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

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeSFO - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram
    4h 37m

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeOAK - SEA
    4h 30m
    $68–376

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus StationbusGreyhound US0500
    17h 35m
    $105–253

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to SeattletrainCoast Starlight
    22h 30m
    $130–280

  5. Drive 804.4 mi

    1. Drive from Alameda to Seattlecar804.4 mi
    13h 48m
    $147–212

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

    1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeSJC - SEA
    5h 40m
    $84–431

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, tram

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)planeSFO - PAE
    2. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Symphonytram
    6h 2m

  8. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeSTS - SEA
    6h 52m
    $91–435

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeSMF - SEA
    6h 53m
    $109–486

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to SacramentotrainCapitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to SeattlebusFlixBus N2111
    21h 22m
    $133–288

Alameda to Seattle by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to Seattle Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 22h 30m.

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