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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 $311 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 17m. 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 $311, while a flight costs an average of $749.
Distance: 991 miles (1595 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$323 Average price | $311 Average price Cheapest | $749 Average price | $237 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
35h 44m Average total duration 35h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 8m Average total duration 27h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration Fastest 6h 17m 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 |
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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 $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $323 (€270).
A bus is $438 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $749 (€627).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 8m.
Train takes on average 35h 44m.
Tickets start at around $323 (€270) compared to roughly $237 (€198) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$85 (-€71). The journey takes 35h 14m 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.
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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.
- 4:40 AM27h10Irvine, CA7:50 AMSeattle, WA$1811One-way0 transfers
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- 4:40 AM27h10Irvine, CA7:50 AMSeattle, WA$1811One-way0 transfers
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- 4:40 AM27h10Irvine, CA7:50 AMSeattle, WA$1811One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:40 AM27h10Irvine, CA8:50 AMSeattle, WA$2911One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $323 (€270).
A bus is $438 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $749 (€627).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 8m.
Train takes on average 35h 44m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
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