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How to travel from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA

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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 €170. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 €170, and a train costs an average of €137.

Distance: 991 miles (1595 km)

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€207

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€170

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35h 38m

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5h 53m

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26h 50m

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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4.8 - 9.6kg

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1.6 - 4.0kg

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from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Amtrak765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
07:49AM36h02
Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
07:51PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
$2231One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Amtrak765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
07:49AM36h02
Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
07:51PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
$2231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Alaska AirlinesAS760
03:35PM2h59
John Wayne Airport
06:34PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
$4341One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
07:49AM36h02
Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
07:51PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
$2281One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM28h05
Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)
12:50PMSeattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2
$4261One-way
1 transfer
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
09:40PM27h10
Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
12:50AMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
$3971One-way
2 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
09:20PM27h30
Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)
12:50AMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
$3971One-way
2 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS702
08:15AM3h00
John Wayne Airport
11:15AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
$4341One-way
0 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS1378
10:14AM3h00
John Wayne Airport
01:14PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
$4341One-way
0 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS548
12:33PM3h00
John Wayne Airport
03:33PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
$4341One-way
0 transfers

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

FAQs

You can get between Irvine, CA and Seattle, WA 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Seattle, WA from Irvine, CA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $67 (€60).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA:

Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $68 (€62).

A bus is $72 (€65) less than a train with an average ticket price of $139 (€126) from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA.

The quickest way to travel to Seattle, WA from Irvine, CA is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 47 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 26 h 15 min on average.

Getting to Seattle, WA by train takes 36 h 2 min on average.

The Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA distance is around 988 miles (1594 km).

The average frequency per day from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA is:

  • 11 buses per day.
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA:

    • You can go to Seattle, WA from Irvine, CA by plane with Alaska Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $317 (€286) with Alaska Airlines from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA on Omio.
    • You can take a train from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $139 (€126) with Amtrak from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 7 direct flights per day to Seattle, WA with.

    Direct services to Seattle, WA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Omio customers who travel from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA often also extend their vacation to go to London, ON, Portland, OR, Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, WA or Cártama. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Seattle, WA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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