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Compare bus, train, and flight for Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 $86, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 679 miles (1093 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$269 Average price | $192 Average price Cheapest | $326 Average price | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 46m Average total duration 20h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 44m Average total duration 20h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $269 (€217).
A bus is $134 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $326 (€263).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 14m.
Train takes on average 20h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA
How to get from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· 10:40 PM19h25Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)6:05 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$1451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 10:40 PM19h25Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)6:05 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$1451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA28665:25 PM2h13Seattle-Tacoma International Airport7:38 PMSan Francisco International Airport$3681One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11 Coast Starlight9:55 AM22h34King Street Station, Seattle, WA8:29 AMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$2941One-way0 transfers
- 11 Coast Starlight · 727 Capitol Corridor9:55 AM23h11King Street Station, Seattle, WA9:06 AMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$3031One-way1 transfer
- 11 Coast Starlight · 737 Capitol Corridor9:55 AM27h38King Street Station, Seattle, WA1:33 PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$3031One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+3:55 PM20h30Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 212:25 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$1611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+3:20 PM21h05Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)12:25 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$1611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+2:40 PM21h45Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA12:25 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$1611One-way1 transfer
- UA7377:36 PM2h13Seattle-Tacoma International Airport9:49 PMSan Francisco International Airport$3681One-way0 transfers
- UA148211:39 AM2h14Seattle-Tacoma International Airport1:53 PMSan Francisco International Airport$3681One-way0 transfers
- UA4997:08 AM2h19Seattle-Tacoma International Airport9:27 AMSan Francisco International Airport$3681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $269 (€217).
A bus is $134 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $326 (€263).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 14m.
Train takes on average 20h 16m.
- Around 70 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Seattle, WA and San Francisco, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and arrive in San Francisco International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from King Street Station, Seattle, WA and arrive in Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) and arrive in San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines, United to go to San Francisco, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Francisco, CA by train.
- 12 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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