How to travel from San Jose to Seattle, United States of America

The distance between San Jose and Seattle is around 713 miles (1,147km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from San Jose to Seattle by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from San Jose (SJC) to Seattle (SEA).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockton then Portland and then to Seattle.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $115
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Seattle.

  • Duration23h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $120
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Drive

Drive to Seattle.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Distance837 miles (1,346km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Jose and Seattle

There are several options for getting from San Jose to Seattle by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $115 and will take around 22h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $195.

The distance between San Jose and Seattle is around 713 miles (1,147km).

It takes around 2h 55m to get from San Jose and Seattle by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Jose to Seattle is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx $195.

The cheapest way to travel between San Jose and Seattle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $115 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Jose and Seattle. It typically takes around 23h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between San Jose and Seattle with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 23h 45m.

Amtrak run train services between San Jose and Seattle. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 23h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Jose and Seattle. It typically takes around 22h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Jose to Seattle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockton, Downtown Transit Center Dep B, Portland and Portland. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 25m.

Amtrak, Greyhound USA, Flixbus USA and Boltbus run regular bus services between San Jose and Seattle. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Jose and Seattle. Flights depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Seattle (SEA). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between San Jose and Seattle with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines and Delta fly between San Jose and Seattle. Flights depart from San Jose (SJC) and and arrive into Seattle (SEA). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from San Jose to Seattle typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from San Jose (SJC) and and arrive into Seattle (SEA).

The closest major airport to Seattle is Boeing Field International Airport (BFI) (BFI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Seattle. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) (SEA) and Snohomish County Airport (PAE) (PAE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from San Jose and Seattle. The distance is around 837 miles (1,346km) by road and it will take around 14h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Jose to Seattle is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around $195.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Jose and Seattle

Transport options from San Jose to Seattle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 55m
$195
every 30 mins1,147km (713 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
$175
every 15 mins1,162km (722 miles)
Train to Millbrae Caltrain, Fly4hrs
$205
every 30 mins1,172km (728 miles)
Train to Sacramento, Fly6h 5m
$235
every 3 hours1,231km (765 miles)
Bus
22h 25m
$115
once daily1,484km (922 miles)
Train
23h 45m
$120
twice daily1,522km (946 miles)
Drive
14h 20m
$83
on demand1,346km (837 miles)

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Airports near Seattle

The following major airports near Seattle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

BFI
Boeing Field International Airport (BFI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5 miles (8km) from Seattle
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (18km) from Seattle
PAE
Snohomish County Airport (PAE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21 miles (34km) from Seattle