How to travel from Seattle to San Francisco, United States

All you need to know about the different ways to travel from Seattle to San Francisco.

Seattle is located alongside the eastern coast of Elliot Bay, a part of the Puget Sound that joins the Pacific Ocean, so in a manner, it is right on the coast.

Seattle is just under 100 miles away from the actual coastline of the Pacific.

Washington’s numerous interlinked waterways stop a straight drive to the coast, so it will take you a little more than three hours of car drive to get to that point.

Though Ocean Shores, Washington is a farther coastal point, it only takes 2.5 hours to reach there by car.

Tip: We offer detailed guides about transportation in the US.

How far is San Francisco from Seattle?

The Seattle to San Francisco drive covers nearly 807 miles through the northern half of California and southern parts of Washington, Oregon. It takes around 21 hours to travel between Seattle and San Francisco by bus.

Transportation Options from Seattle to San Francisco

The following table outlines all transportation options from Seattle to San Francisco:

Method	Travel time	Price
Train from Seattle to San Francisco	23 hours 10 minutes	USD 93-USD 154
Bus from Seattle to San Francisco	~20 hours	USD 88-USD 125
Flight from Seattle to San Francisco	1 hour 40 minutes	–

How to get from Seattle to San Francisco

1. Seattle to San Francisco Train

Journey Duration: 23 hours 10 minutes

The distance between San Francisco and Seattle is nearly 679.68 miles. The usual time required to travel by train between Seattle and San Francisco is almost 23 hours and 10 minutes.

Many travelers find it very difficult to spend these 23 hours, and if you are looking for ways to keep yourself entertained throughout the journey, then most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi.

You can use internet connections to browse social media, stream music, or finish any unfinished work. If your train has no internet connection, we suggest you download some TV series on your mobile or laptop to watch while traveling.

The fare for traveling by train is nearly $93 to $154.

2. Seattle to San Francisco Bus

Journey Duration: ~20 hours

You can also find several bus routes from Seattle to San Francisco. Many people prefer traveling by bus because the bus rides are cheaper than other ways.

The fare for bus rides also differs between $88 to $125. It depends upon your reservation and departure date.

3. Seattle to San Francisco Flight

Journey Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

You have two choices if you are going to travel by flight; you can choose a direct flight or a multi-stop flight. Both have their pros and cons.

A direct flight will take less time to reach the destination, but the prices will be higher. The multi-stop flights will take much more time but save you some money.

It depends upon your budget and the feasibility of choosing a direct or multi-stop flight. A young solo traveler should prefer a multi-stop flight, but a direct flight might be better if you have kids traveling with you.

Conclusion

You should not depend on just one way to travel but check as many options as possible.

People who check all options tend to save 20% to 60% while traveling. You should also look for promotional offers to save some extra money.

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