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Compare train, bus, and flight for Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $116. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $116, and a flight costs an average of $129.
Distance: 991 miles (1595 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$310 Average price | $325 Average price | $257 Average price Cheapest | $239 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
35h 42m Average total duration 35h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 50m Average total duration 26h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.8 - 9.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $310 (€253).
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $325 (€265).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 20m.
Train takes on average 35h 12m.
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How to get from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:35 AM31h15Irvine, CA7:50 AMSeattle, WA$1431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:35 AM31h15Irvine, CA7:50 AMSeattle, WA$1431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:45 PM28h05Irvine, CA7:50 PMSeattle, WA$2141One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:35 AM31h15Irvine, CA8:50 AMSeattle, WA$2191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $310 (€253).
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $325 (€265).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 20m.
Train takes on average 35h 12m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irvine, CA and Seattle, WA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
- Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, OCTA to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Seattle, WA by train.
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