- Must visit
Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kingston, WA 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 Kingston, WA to Seattle, WA will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 1 buses that leave Kingston, WA for Seattle, WA on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 25 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Kingston, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kingston, WA to Seattle, WA:
A ferry is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kingston, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 16m by bus vs 1h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by Dungeness Line - Olympic.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Dungeness Line - Olympic | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Dungeness Line - Olympic | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Kingston, WA to Seattle, WA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:10 PM Kingston, WA | 1h25 | 3:35 PM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kingston, WA to Seattle, WA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by ferry.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:55, the last at 20:10. The fastest bus covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 7:55 AM |
Last bus 8:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kingston, WA to Seattle, WA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Seattle, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kingston, WA to Seattle, WA buses use the Kingston, Ferry Terminal to Seattle, King Street Station (Amtrak Train Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Seattle, Madison Street (Arnold Med). Use this guide to compare Kingston, WA 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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