How to travel from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the flight is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.9 - 5.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $127, while a flight costs an average of $530.

Distance: 605 miles (974 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA

Compare the available ways to get from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of $127.

This is compared to other travel options from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA:

A bus is $404 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $530.

The fastest way to travel from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 47m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Auburn, CA and Seattle, WA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 17m sooner (4h 47m by flight vs 12h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $530 compared to roughly $151 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA

How to get from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.

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

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FAQs: Travel from Auburn, CA 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 Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Auburn, CA and Seattle, WA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of $127.

This is compared to other travel options from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA:

A bus is $404 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $530.

The fastest way to travel from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 47m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 48m.

The distance from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA is approximately 605 miles (974 km).
The average frequency per day from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA is:
  • Around 64 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA:
  • Buses mostly depart from Colfax, Canyon Way (Standlock Bottle Shop), CA and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
  • Flights mostly depart from Sacramento International Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Auburn, CA to Seattle, WA:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Auburn, CA 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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