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Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nashville, TN to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $220. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $220, and a flight costs an average of $172.
Distance: 1970 miles (3171 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight |
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$336 Average price Cheapest | $343 Average price |
73h 43m Average total duration 73h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration Fastest 6h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nashville, TN to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nashville, TN to Seattle, WA costing on average $343 (€282).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 73h 13m.
Train takes on average 81h 8m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 63h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $796 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 80h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $373 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 58h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 65h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $220 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 74h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $179 |
The table below shows live departures for Nashville, TN to Seattle, WA buses for today, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 12:05 PM Nashville, TN | 80h45 | 8:50 PM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nashville, TN to Seattle, WA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 73h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $220 (€180) but you can travel from only $172 (€141) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 07:05, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 1970 miles (3171 km) distance in 65h 40m.
Distance 1970 miles (3171 km) |
Average bus duration 73h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $220 (€180) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 65h 40m |
First bus 7:05 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nashville, TN 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 Nashville, TN to Seattle, WA buses use the Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South to Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington). Use this guide to compare Nashville, TN 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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