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How to get fromSeattle to Berkeleyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, train or bus

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

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

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSEA - OAK
    4h 17m
    $76–477

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSEA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    4h 37m
    $59–344

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit CenterbusGreyhound US0870
    19h 22m
    $109–192

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to EmeryvilletrainCoast Starlight
    22h 34m
    $110–250

  5. Drive 797.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Berkeleycar797.1 mi
    13h 39m
    $146–211

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePAE - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    4h 58m
    $68–310

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSEA - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    5h 40m
    $88–503

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)planeSEA - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle
    6h 42m
    $89–487

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSEA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    6h 27m
    $102–524

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Berkeley AmtraktrainCapitol Corridor
    22h
    $123–208

Seattle to Berkeley by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Berkeley, 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 North Berkeley via Sacramento Bus Station, Vallejo Transit Center, El Cerrito del Norte Station, and El Cerrito Del Norte in around 19h 22m.

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