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

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There are 9 ways to get from Alameda to Seattle by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram tram
    4h 27m
    $74–392

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram tram
    5h 2m
    $66–309

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111
    19h
    $113–265

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 30m
    $240–550

  5. Drive 804.3 mi

    1. Drive from Alameda to Seattlecar car 804.3 mi
    13h 53m
    $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 subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    5h 39m
    $100–487

  7. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane STS - SEA
    6h 49m
    $97–441

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    2. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Symphonytram tram
    6h 41m
    $71–328

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

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SMF - SEA
    6h 54m
    $107–492

Alameda to Seattle by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest 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 19h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 22h 30m.

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