There are 8 ways to get from California to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SMF - SEA
3h 55m$80–386Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
27h 20m$169–288Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
34h$350–800Drive 1,134.9 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Seattlecar 1,134.9 mi
19h 11m$208–300Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane OAK - SEA
4h 10m$218–379Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SJC - SEA
4h 27m$138–378Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SFO - SEA
4h 41m$164–386Line 34 bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane FAT - SEA
5h 32m
California to Seattle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Seattle is to bus which costs $160 - $290 and takes 27h 20m.
The fastest way to get from California to Seattle is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Seattle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34h.
The distance between California and Seattle is 635 miles. The road distance is 1141.6 miles.
The best way to get from California to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 27h 20m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from California to Seattle, including transfers.
California to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Seattle is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 27h 20m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $800 and takes 34h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Seattle Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 27h 20m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
California to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
California to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Seattle is 1142 miles. It takes approximately 19h 11m to drive from California to Seattle.
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