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Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
Cheapest price
$322
Average price
$402
Fastest journey
2 d 13 h 5 m
Average duration
2 d 16 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
3041 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX to Seattle, WA will cost around $402 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $322.
Of the 2 buses that leave Houston, TX for Seattle, WA on Wed, Jun 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 3041 km distance in an average of 2 d 16 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 13 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 2 d 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 Houston, TX to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $98. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $98, and a train costs an average of $317.
Distance: 1889 miles (3041 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$503 Average price | $1112 Average price | $422 Average price Cheapest | $487 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
64h 13m Average total duration 63h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 75h 35m Average total duration 75h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to Seattle, WA:
A flight is $81 (€65) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Houston, TX to Seattle, WA costing on average $503 (€405).
A flight is $690 (€556) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to Seattle, WA costing on average $1112 (€896).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 63h 43m.
Train takes on average 75h 5m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 72h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $233 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 67h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $487 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 61h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $236 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 80h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $242 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 61h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 67h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $252 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 63h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 68h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $534 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 67h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $583 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 68h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $427 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 61h55 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $251 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 61h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $248 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 63h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $270 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 63h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $529 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 70h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $251 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 69h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $251 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 61h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 61h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $223 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 67h55 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 73h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 61h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $651 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 73h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 68h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $554 |
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to Seattle, WA buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus+ · · | 11:25 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 63h45 | 1:10 AM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 61h55 | 1:10 AM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 1:45 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 61h25 | 1:10 AM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 5:35 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 70h15 | 1:50 PM Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 5:35 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 69h45 | 1:20 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 5:35 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 69h15 | 12:50 PM Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 6:00 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 69h20 | 1:20 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 6:00 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 69h50 | 1:50 PM Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 6:00 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 68h50 | 12:50 PM Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 6:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 67h55 | 12:50 PM Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 6:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 68h55 | 1:50 PM Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 6:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 68h25 | 1:20 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:35 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 73h30 | 7:05 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:50 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 73h15 | 7:05 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 5 transfers | |
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Buses from Houston, TX to Seattle, WA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 63h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $153 (€124) but you can travel from only $98 (€79) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 1889 miles (3041 km) distance in 60h 50m.
Distance 1889 miles (3041 km) |
Average bus duration 63h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $153 (€124) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 60h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 days |
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