How to travel from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA

There are 3 options to travel between Seattle, WA and San Francisco, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA is a bus with an average price of S$ 178.

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

A bus is S$ 146 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA costing on average S$ 324.

A bus is S$ 464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA costing on average S$ 641.

The fastest way to travel from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 50m.

Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 16m.

Train takes on average 22h 57m.

The distance from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA is approximately 679 miles (1093 km).

The average frequency per day from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA is:

• Around 78 flights per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.
• Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines, CitizenPlane to go to San Francisco, CA by flight.
• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to San Francisco, CA by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA with the following travel companies:

• 16 direct flights per day with United, Alaska Airlines, CitizenPlane.
• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, San Diego, CA, Portland, OR, Santa Ana, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Francisco, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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

In San Francisco, CA, you can ride a cable car through steep streets, explore vibrant murals in the Mission District, and visit the Exploratorium, an interactive science museum. Take a scenic walk along the Embarcadero for views of the Bay Bridge and access to the Ferry Building Marketplace. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in nearby Napa Valley. Key sights include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, and Chinatown, each offering unique experiences from panoramic views to vibrant culture and cuisine.

Three to four days in San Francisco, CA, allows you to explore major attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, and neighborhoods like Chinatown and Haight-Ashbury, while also enjoying some of the city's renowned dining and cultural experiences.