What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Silicon Valley is to bus via San Francisco which costs $110 - $170 and takes 22h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Silicon Valley is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $65 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Sacramento Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St and Daly City BART-Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Seattle and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 1m.

How far is it from Seattle to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Seattle and Silicon Valley is 736 miles. The road distance is 837.1 miles.

How do I travel from Seattle to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle to Silicon Valley without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 22h 37m and costs $110 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Seattle to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Silicon Valley bus from?

Seattle to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Silicon Valley train from?

Seattle to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.

Train, bus or fly from Seattle to Silicon Valley?

The best way to get from Seattle to Silicon Valley is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via San Francisco, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 22h 37m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 25h 1m.

Where does the Seattle to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Seattle to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Seattle to Silicon Valley train arrive?

Seattle to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Seattle to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Silicon Valley is 837 miles. It takes approximately 14h 29m to drive from Seattle to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 532+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Seattle to Silicon Valley - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Silicon Valley by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SEA - SJC
5h 3m
$124–666
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SEA - SFO
4h 59m
$63–283
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
22h 37m
$115–170
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Seattle to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
25h 1m
$126–204
Drive 832.2 mi
1. Drive from Seattle to Silicon Valleycar 832.2 mi
14h 29m
$152–220
Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport
1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PAE - SFO
4h 53m
$69–333
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SEA - OAK
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
6h 4m
$99–485
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SEA - STS
2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus
7h 57m
$94–423
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111
2. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
26h 59m
$129–181

Seattle to Silicon Valley by bus

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Distance: 731.8 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Silicon Valley, 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 Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, and Daly City BART-Bay 1 in around 22h 37m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Silicon Valley by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

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