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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 an average ticket price of $167 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $167, while a train costs an average of $308.
Distance: 991 miles (1595 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$308 Average price | $167 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price | $245 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
35h 42m Average total duration 35h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 58m Average total duration 27h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 4.8 - 9.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $113 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $280 (€226).
A bus is $141 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $308 (€249).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 58m.
Train takes on average 35h 42m.
Tickets start at around $308 (€249) compared to roughly $245 (€198) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-63.35 (€-51.20). The journey takes 35h 12m versus 20h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AA628 · AA25246:45 AM7h43John Wayne Airport2:28 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$2781One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- AA628 · AA25246:45 AM7h43John Wayne Airport2:28 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$2781One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- AA74513:09 PM2h48John Wayne Airport5:57 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$3411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight7:52 AM35h59Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA7:51 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$3591One-way1 transfer
- 765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight7:52 AM35h59Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA7:51 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$3631One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus+ · 9:25 PM39h15Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)12:40 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$4051One-way3 transfers
UA5351 · UA26114:11 PM4h32John Wayne Airport8:43 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$3201One-way1 transfer- UA2304 · UA26112:58 PM5h45John Wayne Airport8:43 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$3201One-way1 transfer
- UA1534 · UA3601:08 PM8h23John Wayne Airport9:31 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$3201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $113 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $280 (€226).
A bus is $141 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $308 (€249).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 58m.
Train takes on average 35h 42m.
- Around 53 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.
- 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).
- Flights mostly depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, OCTA to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Seattle, WA by train.
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