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Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
Cheapest price
$134
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
17 h 50 m
Average duration
18 h 38 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1087 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Emeryville, CA 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 Emeryville, CA to Seattle, WA will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $134.
Of the 3 buses that leave Emeryville, CA for Seattle, WA on Thu, Jun 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 1087 km distance in an average of 18 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 50 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 20 h 15 m 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 Emeryville, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $102. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $102, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 675 miles (1087 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$185 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $263 Average price |
20h 25m Average total duration 19h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 40m Average total duration 22h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Emeryville, CA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Emeryville, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $252 (€206).
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emeryville, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $263 (€215).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 55m.
Train takes on average 22h 10m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 38h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 38h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $255 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 37h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $230 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 37h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $230 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
The table below shows live departures for Emeryville, CA to Seattle, WA buses for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:35 AM Emeryville, CA | 20h15 | 8:50 PM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
· · | 10:30 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 38h15 | 12:45 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
· · | 11:05 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 37h40 | 12:45 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
· · | 11:35 PM Hayward BART Station | 37h10 | 12:45 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, June 18 | |||||
![]() | 2:00 PM Emeryville, CA | 17h50 | 7:50 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Emeryville, CA | 17h50 | 8:50 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Emeryville, CA to Seattle, WA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 19h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $102 (€83) but you can travel from only $84 (€69) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 675 miles (1087 km) distance in 17h 50m.
Distance 675 miles (1087 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€83) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 17h 50m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
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