How to travel from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Seattle, WA to Boston, MA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $147. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $147, and a train costs an average of $237.

Distance: 2485 miles (4000 km)

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74h 4m

Average total duration

73h 34m

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12.0 - 24.0kg

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from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA

How to get from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

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10:50PM92h00
Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
09:50PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$3051One-way
5 transfers

Cheapest

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10:50PM92h00
Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
09:50PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$3051One-way
5 transfers

Fastest

Alaska AirlinesAS460
03:42PM5h17
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
11:59PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$20001One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak8 Empire Builder · 48 Lake Shore Limited · 448 Lake Shore Limited
04:55PM72h37
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
08:32PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$5791One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak8 Empire Builder · 448 Lake Shore Limited
04:55PM72h37
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
08:32PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$5991One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak8 Empire Builder · 41 Floridian · 42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional
04:55PM75h41
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
11:36PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$9941One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
03:55PM106h15
Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2
05:10AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$3861One-way
5 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
02:40PM107h30
Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA
05:10AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$3861One-way
5 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS498 · AS358
10:48PM13h48
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
03:36PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$12001One-way
1 transfer
Alaska AirlinesAS310 · AS358
09:40PM14h56
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
03:36PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$12001One-way
1 transfer
Alaska AirlinesAS2007 · AS358
08:15PM16h21
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
03:36PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$12001One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA 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 Seattle, WA to Boston, MA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Seattle, WA and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA is a flight with an average price of $147 (€117).

This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA:

A flight is $42 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA costing on average $189 (€150).

A flight is $90 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA costing on average $237 (€189).

The fastest way to travel from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 14m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 72h 37m.

Bus takes on average 92h 0m.

The distance from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA is approximately 2485 miles (4000 km).
The average frequency per day from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 51 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Seattle, WA and Boston, MA 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 Seattle, WA to Boston, MA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from King Street Station, Seattle, WA and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Providence, RI, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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