There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Milpitas by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, or car
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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SEA - SJC
4h 26m$136–376Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
23h 3m$141–229Train, BART
- Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Milpitassubway Orange-S / ...
24h 4m$240–523Drive 829.9 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Milpitascar 829.9 mi
14h 17m$152–219Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SEA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
4h 40m$221–384Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SEA - SFO
- Take the subway from Daly City to Milpitassubway
5h 42m$171–397Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PAE - SFO
- Take the subway from Daly City to Milpitassubway
5h 49m$196–422
Seattle to Milpitas by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Milpitas is to bus which costs $140 - $230 and takes 23h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Milpitas is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $130 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Milpitas. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Main & Serra via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, San Jose Diridon and 1st & Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Milpitas. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Milpitas via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 4m.
The distance between Seattle and Milpitas is 722 miles. The road distance is 834.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Milpitas without a car is to bus which takes 23h 3m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Seattle to Milpitas, including transfers.
Seattle to Milpitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Milpitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Milpitas is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $130 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 23h 3m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Milpitas, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Main & Serra via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and 1st & Santa Clara in around 23h 3m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
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 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 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
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
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
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Milpitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Milpitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Milpitas is 835 miles. It takes approximately 14h 17m to drive from Seattle to Milpitas.
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