How to travel from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, and a flight costs an average of $79.

Distance: 677 miles (1090 km)

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$308

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of $200 (€162).

This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA:

A bus is $108 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $308 (€249).

A bus is $123 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $322 (€261).

The fastest way to travel from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 29m.

Train takes on average 22h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Oakland, CA and Seattle, WA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users.

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from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA

How to get from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound ·
    7:00 AM20h50
    Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA
    3:50 AMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
    $1221One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Greyhound ·
    7:00 AM20h50
    Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA
    3:50 AMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
    $1221One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Greyhound ·
    7:00 AM20h50
    Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA
    3:50 AMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
    $1221One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Greyhound · +FlixBusFlixBus
    2:05 PM27h35
    Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA
    5:40 PMSeattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2
    $1471One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound · +FlixBusFlixBus
    2:05 PM28h40
    Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA
    6:45 PMSeattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA
    $1491One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound ·
    2:05 PM22h40
    Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA
    12:45 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
    $1701One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA

Travel to Seattle, WA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Oakland, CA and Seattle, WA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of $200 (€162).

This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA:

A bus is $108 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $308 (€249).

A bus is $123 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $322 (€261).

The fastest way to travel from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 29m.

Train takes on average 22h 30m.

The distance from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA is approximately 677 miles (1090 km).
The average frequency per day from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oakland, CA and Seattle, WA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Oakland International Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA often also extend their vacation to go to Vancouver, BC, Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA, Redmond, OR, Los Angeles, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Seattle, WA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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