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 train 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 €189 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 3.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €189, while a train costs an average of €792.

Distance: 2178 miles (3506 km)

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Driving

€792

Average price

€197

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€189

Average price

Cheapest

€442

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

82h 19m

Average total duration

81h 49m

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30m

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8h 42m

Average total duration

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6h 42m

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2h 0m

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73h 5m

Average total duration

72h 35m

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38h 52m

Average total duration

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1.1 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

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10.5 - 21.0kg

CO2 emissions

3.5 - 8.8kg

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frontier airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of €189.

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

A bus is €8 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA costing on average €197.

A bus is €603 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA costing on average €792.

The fastest way to travel from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 42m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 73h 5m.

Train takes on average 82h 19m.

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 train as it is the most popular way to get from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users.

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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

flight

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

  • frontier airlinesF93599 · F94545
    8:30 PM15h49
    Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    9:19 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    1611One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • frontier airlinesF93599 · F94545
    8:30 PM15h49
    Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    9:19 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    1611One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • UnitedUA340 · UA2058
    8:50 AM7h32
    Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    1:22 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    8481One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Amtrak20 Crescent · 51 Cardinal · 7 Empire Builder
    11:29 PM87h00
    Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA
    11:29 AMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    7161One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak20 Crescent · 40 Floridian · 7 Empire Builder
    11:29 PM87h00
    Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA
    11:29 AMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    7681One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak20 Crescent · 40 Floridian · 5 California Zephyr · 14 Coast Starlight
    11:29 PM119h22
    Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA
    7:51 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    9651One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    11:59 PM73h56
    Atlanta, Bus Station
    10:55 PMSeattle, South Lane Street / 6th Avenue South, WA
    2941One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    11:59 PM74h16
    Atlanta, Bus Station
    11:15 PMSeattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA
    2941One-way
    5 transfers
  • Greyhound · +FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    8:05 PM77h50
    Atlanta, SkyTrain Airport Station, GA
    10:55 PMSeattle, South Lane Street / 6th Avenue South, WA
    2941One-way
    5 transfers
  • frontier airlinesF93923 · F92407
    9:44 PM15h55
    Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    10:39 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    1611One-way
    1 transfer
  • frontier airlinesF94891 · F92407
    11:07 AM26h32
    Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    10:39 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    1611One-way
    1 transfer
  • frontier airlinesF91449 · F94545
    7:57 AM28h22
    Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    9:19 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    1611One-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.

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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 €189.

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

A bus is €8 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA costing on average €197.

A bus is €603 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA costing on average €792.

The fastest way to travel from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 42m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 73h 5m.

Train takes on average 82h 19m.

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 55 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains 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.
  • Buses mostly depart from Atlanta, SkyTrain Airport Station, GA and arrive in Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA.
  • Trains mostly depart from Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
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, FlixBus to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines, frontier airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA often also extend their vacation to go to Vancouver, BC, Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA, Redmond, OR, Los Angeles, CA. 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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