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Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
Cheapest price
$261
Average price
$261
Fastest journey
4 d 1 h 40 m
Average duration
4 d 1 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
3696 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Greensboro, NC 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 Greensboro, NC to Seattle, WA will cost around $261 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $261.
Of the 1 buses that leave Greensboro, NC for Seattle, WA on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 3696 km distance in an average of 4 d 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 d 1 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 d 1 h 40 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 Greensboro, NC to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $229. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $229, and a train costs an average of $412.
Distance: 2296 miles (3696 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$290 Average price Cheapest | $1056 Average price | $299 Average price | $573 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
95h 35m Average total duration 95h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 87h 54m Average total duration 87h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration Fastest 6h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 41h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Greensboro, NC to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greensboro, NC to Seattle, WA costing on average $299 (€245).
A bus is $767 (€627) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greensboro, NC to Seattle, WA costing on average $1056 (€864).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 87h 24m.
Bus takes on average 95h 5m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 103h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $266 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 88h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $312 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 90h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 90h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $229 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 97h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $261 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 97h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $235 |
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Greensboro, NC to Seattle, WA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 95h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $229 (€187) but you can travel from only $180 (€147) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 09:30, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 2296 miles (3696 km) distance in 88h 45m.
Distance 2296 miles (3696 km) |
Average bus duration 95h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $229 (€187) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 88h 45m |
First bus 9:30 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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