Bus from San Francisco, US to Seattle: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Seattle on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Seattle King Street StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Francisco Bus Station
Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Francisco Bus Station
University of WashingtonNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:48 PM PST.

Get from San Francisco to Seattle

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
21h 20mAverage Duration
1098 kmDistance
27kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Seattle by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Seattle?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Seattle start from $135. The average price for this route is around $217. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Seattle?

    The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Seattle is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 1098 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Seattle route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Francisco to Seattle?

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Seattle at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Seattle?

    A bus trip from San Francisco to Seattle generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What 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 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Seattle?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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.

  9. 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.

Best price found
11-26
$379
11-27
$937
Today
$291
11-29
$418
11-30
$301
12-01
$307
12-02
$188
12-03
$178
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Seattle was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $178

To 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 $178 to $1,272 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 $178 which is on 2025-12-03.

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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