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

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

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSEA - SMF
    4h 15m
    $84–444

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSEA - SFO
    4h 52m
    $58–266

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US0810 / ...
    24h 25m
    $139–400

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    35h 16m
    $170–360

  5. Drive 1,135 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Los Angelescar1,135 mi
    19h 3m
    $208–300

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSEA - OAK
    4h 33m
    $85–434

  7. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSEA - SJC
    4h 42m
    $90–442

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSEA - SAN
    5h 10m
    $115–541

  9. Tram, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airporttram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)planeSEA - FAT
    5h 35m

  10. Fly 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 53m
    $85–392

Seattle to California by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration24h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 24h 25m.

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