What is the distance between San Jose and Seattle?

The distance between the two cities is 709 miles (1144 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Seattle?

If you're headed to Seattle from San Jose, chances are that your bus will depart from Diridon Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Seattle?

Once in Seattle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Seattle Art Museum, Olympic Sculpture Park, Waterfall Garden, Space Needle and Reptile Zoo.

Bus San Jose to Seattle from $133 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:50pm	Diridon Station	1d 13h	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:50pm	Diridon Station	1d 13h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Seattle

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 23 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

23h 53mAverage Duration

709 milesDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$97 - $408	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$117 - $269	Average Duration23h 53m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Seattle?

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Stops in Seattle

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
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B
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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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.
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D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
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E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Jose, US to Seattle by bus

What is the distance between San Jose and Seattle?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Seattle?
What are the best sights and things to do in Seattle?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

$215

11/20

$210

Today

$298

11/22

$299

11/23

$216

11/24

$202

11/25

$203

11/26

$277

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $202

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Seattle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $202 to $299 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $202 which is on 2025-11-24.