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Seattle Art Museum
Major art museum with global collections, strong Native and modern holdings, and rotating blockbuster exhibitions downtown.
Flights from Palm Springs, CA to Seattle, WA depart on average 39 times per day, taking around 7h 39m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €271 but you can travel from only €143 by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:07, the last at 23:57. The fastest flight covers the 997 miles (1606 km) distance in 7h 31m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 997 miles (1606 km) |
Average flight duration 7h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €271 |
Flights per day 39 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 7h 31m |
First flight 12:07 AM |
Last flight 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palm Springs, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €143. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €143, and a flight costs an average of €271.
Distance: 997 miles (1606 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€296 Average price | €159 Average price Cheapest | €184 Average price | €200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 39m Average total duration Fastest 7h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 30m Average total duration 27h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42h 19m Average total duration 41h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palm Springs, CA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palm Springs, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average €184.
A bus is €137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palm Springs, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average €296.
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 0m.
Train takes on average 41h 49m.
The table below shows live departures for Palm Springs, CA to Seattle, WA flights for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:40 PM Palm Springs, CA | 7h47 | 6:27 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or screens; small tips are appreciated.
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Most Palm Springs, CA to Seattle, WA flights use the Palm Springs International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Palm Springs, CA and Seattle, WA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Palm Springs International Airport is 3 km from Palm Springs city centre. Public transport options include:
Palm Springs International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are available, including Starbucks and La Brea Bakery in the main terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the main terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Palm Springs International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Palm Springs International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Palm Springs International Airport.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include Reissance Palm Springs Hotel within walking distance..
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are available, including fast food and sit-down options like McDold's and Beecher's Handmade Cheese.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, including near baggage claim and ticketingas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, such as the Seattle Airport Marriott and Hilton Seattle Airport..
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