At over 800 miles and 12 hours of drive time, the drive from San Francisco to Seattle is nothing short of epic. Starting out in the Bay Area, you’ll pass within a stone’s throw of major outdoor recreation destinations including Tahoe National Forest, Plumas National Forest, Mendocino National Forest and Lassen National Forest — and that’s all before you even reach Mount Shasta at California’s northern border. Once you reach Oregon, there’s Ashland and Portland to explore, along with a wide variety of nearby preserved wildernesses like Oregon Caves National Monument, Umpqua National Forest and Willamette National Forest — all chock-a-block with waterfalls and peaks (not to mention free and low-cost camping options). You’ll also be able to check a wide variety of national parks off your list, including Lassen Volcanic National Park, Crater Lake National Park, and, once you make it to Washington, Olympic National Park or North Cascades National Park. Each of these could easily be a week-long journey in and of itself, so a one-way RV rental gives you the time you need to relax and enjoy everything along the way without needing to worry about the return trip.
Why Is This Route Popular?
Both San Francisco and Seattle are popular destinations to explore — and for those willing to put in the drive time, the road between them offers endless possibilities for recreating and memory-making. All along the way, you’ll get to enjoy fantastic views and one-of-a-kind preserved wildernesses across a diverse range of environments. (Heck, in Olympic National Park alone, you can visit coastal beaches, alpine meadows and one of the largest temperate rainforests in the world.) Plus, these two cities are connected by I-5, making it a straightforward drive with plenty of options for off-shoots and side quests. All in all, it’s the perfect route for a one-way rental RV trip — and there are so many one-way RV rentals in San Francisco to choose from!
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