There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Alameda by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SEA - OAK
4h 5m$217–380Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SEA - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain
6h 44m$103–442Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
19h 55m$131–206Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
22h 59m$230–550Drive 804.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Alamedacar 804.2 mi
13h 52m$147–212Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SEA - SFO
4h 39m$164–387Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SEA - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvalesubway
5h 16m$142–385Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PAE - SFO
4h 45m$189–412Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SEA - STS
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
6h 36m$182–479
Seattle to Alameda by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Alameda is to bus which costs $130 - $210 and takes 19h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Alameda is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $210 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Oakland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 59m.
The distance between Seattle and Alameda is 699 miles. The road distance is 808.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Alameda without a car is to bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Seattle to Alameda, including transfers.
Seattle to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Alameda is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $210 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 19h 55m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 22h 59m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station in around 19h 55m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Alameda is 809 miles. It takes approximately 13h 52m to drive from Seattle to Alameda.
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