There are 4 ways to get from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ABQ - SEA
6h 44m$183–395Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Denverbus El Paso / ...
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
38h 29m$300–464Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
2d 6h$560–1,351Drive 1,416 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque, NM to Seattlecar 1,416 mi
23h 41m$259–374
Albuquerque, NM to Seattle by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle is to drive which costs $250 - $380 and takes 23h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $180 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque, NM and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Denver and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Seattle via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Albuquerque, NM and Seattle is 1210 miles. The road distance is 1424.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 38h 29m and costs $300 - $470.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle, including transfers.
Albuquerque, NM to Seattle bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Albuquerque, NM station.
Albuquerque, NM to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $180 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $470 and takes 38h 29m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 6h.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle Bus Station via Denver, Denver, and Denver Union Station in around 38h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Albuquerque, NM to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $60–90
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Booking & Getting There
Albuquerque, NM to Seattle bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Denver station.
Seattle is 1h behind Albuquerque, NM. It is currently 11:05 AM in Albuquerque, NM and 10:05 AM in Seattle.
Albuquerque, NM to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque, NM to Seattle is 1424 miles. It takes approximately 23h 41m to drive from Albuquerque, NM to Seattle.
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