How to travel from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA

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 $154.

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

A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $224.

A bus is $96 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $251.

The fastest way to travel from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 14m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 6m.

Train takes on average 23h 0m.

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:

• Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
• 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.

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 Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
• Travel with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA:

• 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Seattle, WA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Seattle, WA, you can take a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island for stunning views and a charming small-town experience, explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and Fremont, visit the Seattle Aquarium, and enjoy a walk or bike ride along the Burke-Gilman Trail. For cultural experiences, see a live performance at the historic Paramount Theatre. Must-see sights include the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Museum of Pop Culture, and the Seattle Art Museum.

For a comprehensive experience in Seattle, WA, 3 to 4 days are typically sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Museum of Pop Culture, while also allowing time for side trips to nearby destinations like Mount Rainier or Bainbridge Island.