How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $136. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 19m. 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 $136, and a flight costs an average of $122.

Distance: 960 miles (1545 km)

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$238

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29h 54m

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29h 24m

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6h 19m

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4.6 - 9.3kg

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1.5 - 3.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA is a flight with an average price of $223.

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

A flight is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $229.

A flight is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $268.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 27h 53m.

Train takes on average 29h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Seattle, WA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users.

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from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA

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

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flight

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

  • UnitedUA1508 · UA1007
    6:35 PM4h51
    Burbank
    11:26 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $2771One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • UnitedUA1508 · UA1007
    6:35 PM4h51
    Burbank
    11:26 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $2771One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Alaska AirlinesAS537
    5:34 PM2h41
    Burbank
    8:15 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $4431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak14 Coast Starlight
    9:51 AM34h00
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    7:51 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    $3371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
    9:13 AM34h38
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    7:51 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    $3501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 3819 AMTRAK · 14 Coast Starlight
    12:55 PM30h56
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    7:51 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    $3621One-way
    3 transfers
  • Greyhound ·
    9:40 AM27h00
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    12:40 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
    $3881One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA1899 · UA464
    9:00 AM6h52
    Burbank
    3:52 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $2771One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA2386 · UA2279
    11:10 AM7h19
    Burbank
    6:29 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $2771One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA2111 · UA1007
    6:27 PM4h59
    John Wayne Airport
    11:26 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $3261One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Seattle, WA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA is a flight with an average price of $223.

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

A flight is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $229.

A flight is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $268.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 27h 53m.

Train takes on average 29h 25m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA is approximately 960 miles (1545 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA is:
  • Around 93 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, skywest airlines, American Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 14 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA often also extend their vacation to go to Vancouver, BC, Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA, Redmond, OR, San Francisco, CA. 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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