- Must visit
Seattle Art Museum
Major art museum with global collections, strong Native and modern holdings, and rotating blockbuster exhibitions downtown.
Cheapest price
$260
Average price
$290
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 16 m
Average duration
1 d 4 h 6 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1570 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from West Carson, CA 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 West Carson, CA to Seattle, WA will cost around $290 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $260.
It's difficult to get from West Carson, CA to Seattle, WA without transferring at least 5 times.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from West Carson, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $338. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $338, and a bus costs an average of $351.
Distance: 975 miles (1570 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$351 Average price | $338 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
35h 45m Average total duration 35h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 0m Average total duration Fastest 9h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from West Carson, CA to Seattle, WA:
A flight is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from West Carson, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $351 (€288).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 15m.
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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 Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 08:24AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 28h56 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 08:59AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 28h21 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $351 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 09:34PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 27h16 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $320 |
The table below shows live departures for West Carson, CA to Seattle, WA buses for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:34 PM West Carson, CA | 27h16 | 12:50 AM Seattle, WA | 5 transfers | |
| Sunday, July 19 | |||||
![]() | 8:24 AM West Carson, CA | 28h56 | 1:20 PM Seattle, WA | 5 transfers | |
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Buses from West Carson, CA to Seattle, WA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 35h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $351 (€288) but you can travel from only $338 (€278) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 20:35, the last at 20:35. The fastest bus covers the 975 miles (1570 km) distance in 35h 15m.
Distance 975 miles (1570 km) |
Average bus duration 35h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $351 (€288) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 35h 15m |
First bus 8:35 PM |
Last bus 8:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Most West Carson, CA to Seattle, WA buses use the Long Beach, Bus Station (Long Beach Blvd) to Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare West Carson, CA 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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