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Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Native art holdings.
Cheapest price
$171
Average price
$292
Fastest journey
1 d 20 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 23 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1904 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle, WA will cost around $292 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $171.
Of the 2 buses that leave Albuquerque, NM for Seattle, WA on Tue, May 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 1904 km distance in an average of 1 d 23 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 20 h 25 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 2 d 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $153. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $153, and a train costs an average of $214.
Distance: 1183 miles (1904 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$314 Average price | $730 Average price | $291 Average price Cheapest |
45h 11m Average total duration 44h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47h 16m Average total duration 46h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle, WA:
A flight is $23 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle, WA costing on average $314 (€253).
A flight is $439 (€354) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle, WA costing on average $730 (€589).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 44h 41m.
Train takes on average 46h 46m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 63h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $434 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 51h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 44h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 57h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 51h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $282 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 57h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 44h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 44h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $469 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 73h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 63h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 64h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $167 |
The table below shows live departures for Albuquerque, NM to Seattle, WA buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· · + FlixBus | 10:35 PM Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM | 73h20 | 10:55 PM Seattle, South Lane Street / 6th Avenue South, WA | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 10:50 PM Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM | 63h00 | 12:50 PM Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 10:50 PM Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM | 51h20 | 1:10 AM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus+![]() | 10:50 PM Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM | 64h00 | 1:50 PM Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA | 4 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
![]() | 4:50 AM Albuquerque, NM | 51h00 | 7:50 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Albuquerque, NM | 44h25 | 7:50 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle, WA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 44h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $141 (€113) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 1183 miles (1904 km) distance in 44h 25m.
Distance 1183 miles (1904 km) |
Average bus duration 44h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $141 (€113) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 44h 25m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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