At more than 12 hours of drive time, it’s definitely a long one — especially compared to the two-hour flight you might otherwise take. But the route from Seattle to San Francisco truly unlocks some of the best parts of the Pacific northwest and the west coast in general, and with a one-way RV rental, it’s totally possible to do it in a long weekend (or, if you want to be generous and really give yourself time to explore, a week or longer). The 800 or so miles you’ll cover offer easy access to a wide range of outdoor landscapes you and your family will never forget, along with the ability to explore some of the west coast’s favorite cities: along with Seattle and San Francisco, you’ll also pass through Olympia, Portland, Eugene and Ashland, not to mention very close to Sacramento once you pass into California. When you’re only driving one way, you have plenty of time to explore — and an RV rental makes the entire route comfy-cozy!
Why Is This Route Popular?
For starters, let’s name some of the national parks and preserved wildernesses you’ll have easy access to along this drive: North Cascades National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Crater Lake National Park, Redwoods National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park all make the cut. You’ll also be nearby the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Willamette National Forest, Mount Hood National Forest, Umpqua National Forest and Mount Shasta, along with Oregon Caves National Monument. That’s without even mentioning the city adventures you’ll have along the way, including the options for fresh seafood and other PNW ingredients that just aren’t the same anywhere else. Once you make it to San Francisco, you’ll just drop off your RV and take an easy flight back home. Talk about a perfect vacation!
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