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

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Seattle is to bus which costs $140 - $230 and takes 21h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Seattle is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $80 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and Seattle?

No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Galvez and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & N St and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Silicon Valley and Seattle?

No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Seattle via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 21m.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Seattle?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Seattle is 718 miles. The road distance is 837.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 21h 58m and costs $140 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Silicon Valley to Seattle, including transfers.

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

Silicon Valley to Seattle bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Silicon Valley to Seattle?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Seattle is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $80 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 21h 58m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 25h 21m.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Seattle bus arrive?

Silicon Valley to Seattle bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Seattle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Seattle?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Seattle is 837 miles. It takes approximately 14h 30m to drive from Silicon Valley to Seattle.

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1083+ hotels available in Seattle.

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

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

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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SFO - SEA
4h 56m
$83–393
Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport, tram
cheapest
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane SFO - PAE
3. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Symphonytram
6h 1m
$77–375
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus San Fran
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
21h 58m
$140–228
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
25h 21m
$115–287
Drive 832.5 mi
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Seattlecar 832.5 mi
14h 30m
$152–220
Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SJC - SEA
5h 3m
$104–565
Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane OAK - SEA
6h 1m
$94–435
Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane STS - SEA
7h 50m
$109–493
Bus via 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy
1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus San Fran
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattlebus FlixBus N2111
24h 35m
$144–231

Silicon Valley to Seattle by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 714.3 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Galvez to Seattle Bus Station via Tully & King, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & N St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 21h 58m.

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Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport, tram

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Drive 832.5 mi

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

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Bus via 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy

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Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland

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Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport via Portland

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Train from San Jose to Seattle

Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound

Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound

Tram from Lynnwood City Center to Symphony

Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento

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