Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to California

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Bothell to California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    3h 19m
    $106–337

  2. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bothell Park & Ride Bay 2 to Bellevue Transit Center Bay 8bus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    5h 35m
    $60–250

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    28h 55m
    $161–323

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    37h 8m
    $416–856

  5. Drive 1,148.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bothell to Los Angelescar car 1,148.2 mi
    19h 27m
    $210–303

  6. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bothell Park & Ride Bay 2 to Bellevue Transit Center Bay 8bus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    5h
    $98–501

  7. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Bothell Park & Ride Bay 2 to Bellevue Transit Center Bay 8bus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    5h 19m
    $88–443

  8. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram

    1. Take the bus from Bothell Park & Ride Bay 2 to Bellevue Transit Center Bay 8bus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    3. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Clara Stationtram tram
    5h 28m
    $102–483

Bothell to California by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration28h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bothell to California.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 748.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Bothell, WA, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beardslee Blvd & 104th Ave NE to Los Angeles Union Station via 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 28h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers