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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | San Francisco Bus Station | Greyhound Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | San Francisco Bus Station | Greyhound Station | No tags | |||||
 | Mission St & Fremont St | Seattle King Street Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | San Francisco Bus Station | Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA) | No tags | |||||
| Mission St & Fremont St | Seattle King Street Station | No tags |
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Get from San Francisco to Seattle
The journey takes about 21 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Seattle?
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Stops in Seattle
- A503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
- C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street. - D2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
- E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA - F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Francisco, US to Seattle
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Seattle?
The cheapest coach tickets from San Francisco to Seattle start from £72. The average price for this route is around £120. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Francisco to Seattle?
The average bus journey time from San Francisco to Seattle is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 676 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 18h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Seattle route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Francisco to Seattle?
The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Seattle at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Seattle?
A bus journey from San Francisco to Seattle produces an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from San Francisco to Seattle?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Seattle?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Francisco to Seattle?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to Seattle?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Seattle was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £75To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Seattle as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £75 to £789 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £75, which is on 2025-12-13.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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