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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$308 Average price | $200 Average price Cheapest | $322 Average price |
23h 0m Average total duration 22h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 59m Average total duration 17h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 3.3 - 6.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 29m.
Train takes on average 22h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA
How to get from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
· 7:00 AM20h50Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA3:50 AMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$1221One-way1 transfer
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- · 7:00 AM20h50Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA3:50 AMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$1221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- · 7:00 AM20h50Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA3:50 AMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$1221One-way1 transfer
Other options
- · +FlixBus2:05 PM27h35Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA5:40 PMSeattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2$1471One-way2 transfers
- · +FlixBus2:05 PM28h40Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA6:45 PMSeattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA$1491One-way2 transfers
- · 2:05 PM22h40Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA12:45 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$1701One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 29m.
Train takes on average 22h 30m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 4 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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