How to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $98.

Distance: 136 miles (220 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of $39 (€31).

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

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $40 (€32).

A bus is $224 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $262 (€211).

The fastest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 1m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 10m.

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vancouver, WA 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 Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users.

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from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA

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

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

  • Amtrak506 Amtrak Cascades
    6:13 PM3h07
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    9:20 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak506 Amtrak Cascades
    6:13 PM3h07
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    9:20 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Alaska AirlinesAS2353
    6:00 AM0h53
    Portland International Airport
    6:53 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $3351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak508 Amtrak Cascades
    7:43 PM3h07
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    10:50 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak504 Amtrak Cascades
    10:58 AM3h07
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    2:05 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    $811One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak14 Coast Starlight
    4:16 PM3h35
    Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA
    7:51 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    $811One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM3h10
    Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    10:20 PMSeattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM3h35
    Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    10:45 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM3h45
    Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    10:55 PMSeattle, South Lane Street / 6th Avenue South, WA
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Alaska AirlinesAS2081
    8:44 AM0h56
    Portland International Airport
    9:40 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $3351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Alaska AirlinesAS2405
    9:44 AM0h58
    Portland International Airport
    10:42 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $3351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Alaska AirlinesAS2190
    9:35 PM0h59
    Portland International Airport
    10:34 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $3351One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vancouver, WA 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 Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Vancouver, WA and Seattle, WA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of $39 (€31).

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

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $40 (€32).

A bus is $224 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $262 (€211).

The fastest way to travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 1m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 10m.

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is approximately 136 miles (220 km).
The average frequency per day from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vancouver, WA 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 Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Portland International Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR 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 Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA often also extend their vacation to go to Vancouver, BC, Portland, OR, Redmond, OR, Los Angeles, CA, 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.
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