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What is the best way to travel from San Francisco to Seattle, WA?

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What is the cheapest way to reach Seattle, WA from San Francisco?

You can get to Seattle, WA with just £79 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £101
tomorrow
from £128
Monday
from £79
Tuesday
from £99
Wednesday
from £159
Thursday
from £147
Friday
from £153

    Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    27h 10m
    0
    11:15
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £101
  • FlixBus
    25h 25m
    0
    11:15
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £102
  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £133
  • FlixBus
    24h 45m
    0
    11:15
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £134
  • Greyhound US
    20h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £134

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    24h 45m
    0
    11:15
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £128
  • FlixBus
    27h 10m
    0
    11:15
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £128
  • Greyhound US
    22h 25m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £128
  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £128
  • FlixBus
    25h 25m
    0
    11:15
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £129

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    38h 0m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    University of Washington
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £79
  • Greyhound US
    22h 25m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £79
  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £79
  • FlixBus
    36h 35m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £117
  • FlixBus
    39h 0m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £117

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    20h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    University of Washington
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £99
  • FlixBus
    21h 30m
    0
    14:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £100
  • Greyhound US
    20h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    23h 55m
    0
    14:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £101
  • FlixBus
    22h 10m
    0
    14:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £101

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    20h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £159
  • FlixBus
    21h 30m
    0
    14:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £160
  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £161
  • Greyhound US
    22h 25m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £161
  • FlixBus
    23h 55m
    0
    14:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £162

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    20h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    University of Washington
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £147
  • Greyhound US
    22h 25m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £149
  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £149
  • FlixBus
    21h 10m
    0
    15:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £151
  • FlixBus
    20h 30m
    0
    15:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £154

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    39h 45m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £153
  • Greyhound US
    37h 20m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £153
  • Greyhound US
    38h 0m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    University of Washington
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £155
  • FlixBus
    36h 35m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £179
  • FlixBus
    39h 0m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £179

What are the fastest trips from San Francisco to Seattle, WA?

You can get to Seattle, WA from San Francisco in just 20h 0m with a Bus from Greyhound US. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

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from 20h 0m
tomorrow
from 20h 0m
Monday
from 20h 0m
Tuesday
from 20h 40m
Wednesday
from 20h 0m
Thursday
from 20h 0m
Friday
from 12h 35m

    Fastest Buses today

  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £133
  • Greyhound US
    20h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £134
  • FlixBus
    24h 45m
    0
    11:15
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £134
  • FlixBus
    25h 25m
    0
    11:15
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £102
  • FlixBus
    27h 10m
    0
    11:15
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £101

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £128
  • Greyhound US
    22h 25m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £128
  • FlixBus
    24h 45m
    0
    11:15
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £128
  • FlixBus
    25h 25m
    0
    11:15
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £129
  • FlixBus
    27h 10m
    0
    11:15
    San Francisco
    Beach St & Hyde St
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £128

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £79
  • Greyhound US
    22h 25m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £79
  • FlixBus
    36h 35m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £117
  • Greyhound US
    38h 0m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    University of Washington
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £79
  • FlixBus
    39h 0m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £117

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    20h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    University of Washington
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £99
  • Greyhound US
    20h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    21h 30m
    0
    14:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    22h 10m
    0
    14:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £101
  • FlixBus
    23h 55m
    0
    14:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £101

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £161
  • Greyhound US
    20h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £159
  • FlixBus
    21h 30m
    0
    14:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £160
  • Greyhound US
    22h 25m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £161
  • FlixBus
    23h 55m
    0
    14:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £162

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £149
  • FlixBus
    20h 30m
    0
    15:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £154
  • Greyhound US
    20h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    University of Washington
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £147
  • FlixBus
    21h 10m
    0
    15:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    Padelford Hall (PDL)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £151
  • Greyhound US
    22h 25m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £149

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    36h 35m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £179
  • Greyhound US
    37h 20m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:00
    Seattle, WA
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £153
  • Greyhound US
    38h 0m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:40
    Seattle, WA
    University of Washington
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £155
  • FlixBus
    39h 0m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    International District/Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £179
  • Greyhound US
    39h 45m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    14:25
    Seattle, WA
    Amtrak King Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £153
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from San Francisco to Seattle, WA

What are the most popular stations in San Francisco and Seattle, WA?

In San Francisco, you will usually depart from One Ferry Building, SoMa or Beach St & Hyde St, while in Seattle, WA you will be arriving at Convention Center, Seattle Pier 66 Bus Stop or Madison St & Summit Ave, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Seattle, WA from San Francisco? With 5 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between San Francisco and Seattle, WA, you can pay as low as £79 with a Bus from Greyhound US.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Greyhound US: you will get to Seattle, WA in just 20h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting San Francisco and Seattle, WA are Greyhound US and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in San Francisco and Seattle, WA is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Daly City, CA or to Clyde Hill, WA, and look at flights from San Francisco, CA - Airport, and landing at Seattle/Tacoma Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from San Francisco to Seattle, WA?

The most popular companies between San Francisco and Seattle, WA, are Greyhound US and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus

All you need to know when you travel from San Francisco to Seattle, WA

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from San Francisco to Seattle, WA. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from San Francisco to Seattle, WA

How can I reach Seattle, WA from San Francisco?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Seattle, WA from San Francisco.

How far is Seattle, WA from San Francisco?

The distance between San Francisco and Seattle, WA is 1,094.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between San Francisco and Seattle, WA?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 30 kgs of CO2, a train 38 kgs, a car 186 kgs, and a flight 269 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from San Francisco to Seattle, WA?

You can get to Seattle, WA with just £79 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Seattle, WA?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Seattle, WA in just 20h 0m with a Bus from Greyhound US.

More routes to San Francisco and to Seattle, WA

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to San Francisco and to Seattle, WA. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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