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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    4h 30m
    $74–392

  2. 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)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 Greyhound US0500
    19h 40m
    $108–255

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 30m
    $250–550

  5. Drive 801.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Seattlecar car 801.1 mi
    13h 47m
    $147–212

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

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center 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 46m
    $100–488

  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 48m
    $101–446

  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
    $108–493

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattlebus bus FlixBus N2111
    21h 23m
    $131–229

Oakland to Seattle by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Seattle Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 19h 40m.

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