How to travel from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $290 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 9h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 3.5 - 8.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $290, while a flight costs an average of $490.

Distance: 2178 miles (3506 km)

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$490

Average price

$290

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Cheapest

$526

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9h 44m

Average total duration

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7h 44m

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66h 23m

Average total duration

65h 53m

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30m

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38h 52m

Average total duration

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10.5 - 21.0kg

CO2 emissions

3.5 - 8.8kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of $290.

This is compared to other travel options from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA:

A bus is $200 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA costing on average $490.

The fastest way to travel from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 9h 44m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 66h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Atlanta, GA and Seattle, WA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 31h 8m sooner (7h 44m by flight vs 38h 52m by car) and save roughly $36 compared to fuel and tolls ($490 vs $526). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA

How to get from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound · · +FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 AM63h05
    Atlanta, Bus Station
    10:55 PMSeattle, South Lane Street / 6th Avenue South, WA
    $1601One-way
    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound · · +FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 AM63h05
    Atlanta, Bus Station
    10:55 PMSeattle, South Lane Street / 6th Avenue South, WA
    $1601One-way
    4 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA340 · UA2058
    8:45 AM7h36
    Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    1:21 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $3301One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Greyhound · · +FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 AM63h25
    Atlanta, Bus Station
    11:15 PMSeattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA
    $1601One-way
    4 transfers
  • Greyhound · ·
    10:50 AM60h05
    Atlanta, Bus Station
    7:55 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
    $1601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound · · ·
    8:05 PM74h50
    Atlanta, SkyTrain Airport Station, GA
    7:55 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
    $1631One-way
    4 transfers
  • frontier airlinesF94315 · F91177
    10:05 AM11h40
    Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    6:45 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer
  • frontier airlinesF91449 · F91175
    6:45 AM11h27
    Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    3:12 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $1701One-way
    1 transfer
  • frontier airlinesF93599 · F91175
    7:58 PM22h14
    Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    3:12 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $1701One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA

Travel to Seattle, WA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Atlanta, GA and Seattle, WA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of $290.

This is compared to other travel options from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA:

A bus is $200 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA costing on average $490.

The fastest way to travel from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 9h 44m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 66h 23m.

The distance from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA is approximately 2178 miles (3506 km).
The average frequency per day from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA is:
  • Around 57 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Atlanta, GA and Seattle, WA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Atlanta, Bus Station and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines, frontier airlines, American Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, Sun Country Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA often also extend their vacation to go to Vancouver, BC, Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Seattle, WA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Seattle, WA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Seattle, WA, you can take a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island for stunning views and a charming small-town experience, explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and Fremont, visit the Seattle Aquarium, and enjoy a walk or bike ride along the Burke-Gilman Trail. For cultural experiences, see a live performance at the historic Paramount Theatre. Must-see sights include the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Museum of Pop Culture, and the Seattle Art Museum.
For a comprehensive experience in Seattle, WA, 3 to 4 days are typically sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Museum of Pop Culture, while also allowing time for side trips to nearby destinations like Mount Rainier or Bainbridge Island.
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