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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Seattle by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram tram
    4h 22m
    $98–558

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    5h 19m
    $86–405

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 35m
    $111–186

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 53m
    $120–220

  5. Drive 835.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Seattlecar car 835.6 mi
    14h 23m
    $153–221

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    5h 2m
    $93–467

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattlebus bus FlixBus N2111
    22h 30m
    $135–221

San Jose to Seattle by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Seattle Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 19h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $120–220 and the journey takes 23h 53m.

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