- Must visit
Seattle Art Museum
Major art museum with global collections, strong Native and modern holdings, and rotating blockbuster exhibitions downtown.
Cheapest price
$262
Average price
$262
Fastest journey
1 d 13 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 13 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1571 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, CA to Seattle, WA will cost around $262 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $262.
It's difficult to get from Fullerton, CA to Seattle, WA without transferring at least 2 times.


Buses from Fullerton, CA to Seattle, WA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 25h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $142 but you can travel from only $130 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 06:18, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 976 miles (1571 km) distance in 27h 10m.
Distance 976 miles (1571 km) |
Average bus duration 25h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $142 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 27h 10m |
First bus 6:18 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 56 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 37h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $262 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $240 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 39h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 27h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $357 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 52h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $186 |
The table below shows live departures for Fullerton, CA to Seattle, WA buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:40 AM Fullerton, CA | 27h10 | 7:50 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 12:05 AM Fullerton, CA | 37h15 | 1:20 PM Seattle, WA | 2 transfers | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Major art museum with global collections, strong Native and modern holdings, and rotating blockbuster exhibitions downtown.
Immersive pop-culture museum with music, science fiction, gaming, and film exhibits in a Frank Gehry building.
Leading aviation museum featuring historic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on exhibits near Boeing Field.
Vast urban park with forests, beaches, bluffs, and trails, plus some of Seattle’s finest Puget Sound views.
Lively waterfront district with ferries, the Great Wheel, promenades, and classic Elliott Bay scenery.
Beloved hilltop park offering postcard views of downtown, Elliott Bay, and Mount Rainier, especially at sunset.
Cedar plank salmon is Pacific Northwest salmon roasted on cedar, adding smoky wood aroma. It reflects Seattle's strong salmon culture and regional cooking style.
Seattle-style teriyaki is grilled meat with sweet-savory sauce, usually over rice and salad. It became a defining everyday local meal across the city.
Geoduck is a large Pacific Northwest clam, often served raw or lightly cooked. It is prized locally for its sweet taste and connection to regional seafood.
Historic Pike Place Market spot famed for clam chowder, seafood sandwiches, and casual counter service with a lively market atmosphere.
Long-running market restaurant known for Dungeness crab cakes, seafood entrées, and views over Pike Place with a classic local feel.
Acclaimed fine dining destination focused on seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients, refined tasting menus, and elegant service near Pike Place.
Seattle is pricier than many US cities, with higher hotel, dining, and parking costs. Transit is reasonable, but central stays and waterfront meals raise typical visitor budgets.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or screens; small tips are appreciated.
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Most Fullerton, CA to Seattle, WA buses use the Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) to Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2. Use this guide to compare Fullerton, CA and Seattle, WA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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