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

Next departures

Next departures from San Francisco to Seattle on 30 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Seattle King Street StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound StationFastest
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:53 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 £73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
21h 20mAverage duration
681 milesDistance
27kgCO₂ emissions

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.

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

    The cheapest coach tickets from San Francisco to Seattle start from £73. The average price for this route is around £117. 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 journey from San Francisco to Seattle?

    The average bus journey time from San Francisco to Seattle is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 681 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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 5597 reviews.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  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
27/11
£506
28/11
£157
Today
£226
30/11
£205
01/12
£166
02/12
£102
03/12
£96
04/12
£96
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Seattle was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £96

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 £96 to £687 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 £96, 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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