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Seattle Art Museum
Major art museum with global collections, strong Native and modern holdings, and rotating blockbuster exhibitions downtown.
Cheapest price
$274
Average price
$311
Fastest journey
3 d 15 h
Average duration
3 d 21 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
3612 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Roanoke, VA 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 Roanoke, VA to Seattle, WA will cost around $311 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $274.
Of the 2 buses that leave Roanoke, VA for Seattle, WA on Mon, Aug 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 3612 km distance in an average of 3 d 21 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 d 15 h .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 4 d 4 h 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 Roanoke, VA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $250. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 12h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $250, and a flight costs an average of $500.
Distance: 2244 miles (3612 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$323 Average price Cheapest | $593 Average price | $660 Average price | $540 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
97h 17m Average total duration 96h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 69h 55m Average total duration 69h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 14m Average total duration Fastest 12h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 41h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Roanoke, VA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $269 (€219) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roanoke, VA to Seattle, WA costing on average $593 (€482).
A bus is $337 (€274) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Roanoke, VA to Seattle, WA costing on average $660 (€537).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 69h 25m.
Bus takes on average 96h 47m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 100h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $250 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 87h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $274 |
The table below shows live departures for Roanoke, VA to Seattle, WA buses for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:50 PM Roanoke, VA | 100h00 | 8:50 PM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Roanoke, VA to Seattle, WA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 96h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $250 (€203) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 14:45, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 2244 miles (3612 km) distance in 87h 0m.
Distance 2244 miles (3612 km) |
Average bus duration 96h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $250 (€203) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 87h 0m |
First bus 2:45 PM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Roanoke, VA 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 Roanoke, VA to Seattle, WA buses use the Roanoke, Third Street Station to Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 station pair, with some services arriving at Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington). Use this guide to compare Roanoke, VA 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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