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Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
Flights from Iowa City, IA to Seattle, WA depart on average 54 times per day, taking around 8h 4m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $270 (€221) but you can travel from only $250 (€204) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 19:12. The fastest flight covers the 1557 miles (2507 km) distance in 7h 58m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1557 miles (2507 km) |
Average flight duration 8h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $270 (€221) |
Flights per day 54 |
Fastest flight 7h 58m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 7:12 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 2 days |
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Iowa City, IA 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 8h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $250, and a flight costs an average of $270.
Distance: 1557 miles (2507 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$302 Average price | $256 Average price Cheapest | $371 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 4m Average total duration Fastest 8h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 61h 20m Average total duration 60h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Iowa City, IA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Iowa City, IA to Seattle, WA costing on average $302 (€247).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 60h 50m.
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Seattle is pricey by U.S. standards, with high hotel, dining, and coffee costs, though casual meals are still manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff.
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