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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Seattle to San Francisco

Composite routes from Seattle to San Francisco

Cheapest
13 h 52 min
Car
1299 km.
from $71
Fastest
1 h 57 min
Plane
Other
5 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1092 km.
from $244.27
20 h 10 min
1092 km.
from $195.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$255.14
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$293.41

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$382.71

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$344.44
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$408.22
Plane from Snohomish County Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$344.44
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$344.44

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$408.22
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.21–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Seattle to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
22h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.30–$318.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.02–$89.30

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$216.87

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to San Francisco is to bus which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 20h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $70.65 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Seattle and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Seattle to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 34m.

How far is it from Seattle to San Francisco?

The distance between Seattle and San Francisco is 1136 km. The road distance is 1299.2 km.

How do I travel from Seattle to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 20h 10m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Seattle to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Seattle to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seattle to San Francisco bus from?

Seattle to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Seattle to San Francisco train from?

Seattle to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.

Train, bus or fly from Seattle to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Seattle to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $70.65 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 20h 10m, you could also train, which costs $81.52 - $271.74 and takes 23h 34m.

Where does the Seattle to San Francisco bus arrive?

Seattle to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Seattle to San Francisco train arrive?

Seattle to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Seattle to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to San Francisco is 1299 km. It takes approximately 13h 52m to drive from Seattle to San Francisco.

How do I get a bus ticket from Seattle to San Francisco?

Book your Seattle to San Francisco bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 821+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $72.98 per night.
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