- Must visit
Seattle Art Museum
Major art museum with global collections, strong Native and modern holdings, and rotating blockbuster exhibitions downtown.
Cheapest price on Oct 09
$16
Average ticket price on Oct 09
$19
Fastest journey on Oct 09
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 09
1 h 25 m
Buses on Oct 09
2
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Fri, Oct 09, we found 2 buses from Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 09 the direct buses cover the 91 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 Fri, Oct 09 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.




Buses from Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 20:50. The fastest bus covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 8:30 AM |
Last bus 8:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 1 day |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:33PM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA buses for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:55 PM Mt Vernon, Skagit Station | 1h05 | 6:00 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 8 | |||||
![]() | 3:50 AM Mount Vernon, WA | 1h25 | 5:15 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 AM Mount Vernon, WA | 1h25 | 6:15 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Most Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA buses use the Mt Vernon, Skagit Station to Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Mount Vernon, WA and Seattle, WA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Mt Vernon, Skagit Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Mt Vernon, Skagit Station. ATMs are available at Mt Vernon, Skagit Station.
Ticket office support is available at Mt Vernon, Skagit Station.
Available at Mt Vernon, Skagit Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mt Vernon, Skagit Station: Station is equipped with ramps for wheelchair access.
Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) is 1 km from Seattle city centre. Public transport options include:
Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries within walking distance.
Wi-Fi is available at Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
Available at Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station): The station is accessible to individuals with mobility impairments.
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