There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SEA - SMF
4h 14m$103–560Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
15h 50m$85–220Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
20h 33m$110–240Drive 752.4 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Sacramentocar 752.4 mi
12h 55m$138–199
Seattle to Sacramento by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Sacramento is to bus which costs $85 - $220 and takes 15h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $100 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle Bus Station station and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 33m.
The distance between Seattle and Sacramento is 636 miles. The road distance is 756.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 15h 50m and costs $85 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Seattle to Sacramento, including transfers.
Seattle to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $220 and takes 15h 50m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 20h 33m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 15h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Sacramento is 757 miles. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Seattle to Sacramento.
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