There are 4 ways to get from Bismarck to Seattle by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane BIS - SEA
6h 58m$133–596Bus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle - Amtrakbus
26h 35m$138–519Drive 1,184 mi
- Drive from Bismarck to Seattlecar 1,184 mi
19h 8m$217–313Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Seattletrain
27h 20m$168–569
Bismarck to Seattle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Seattle is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bismarck to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Bismarck to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Bismarck and arriving at Seattle - Amtrak via Dickinson, Billings and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.
The distance between Bismarck and Seattle is 1034 miles. The road distance is 1190.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 26h 35m and costs $130 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Bismarck to Seattle, including transfers.
Bismarck to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bismarck station.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $550 and takes 26h 35m.
Bismarck to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Dickinson station.
Seattle is 2h behind Bismarck. It is currently 6:08 AM in Bismarck and 4:08 AM in Seattle.
What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Seattle - Amtrak via Dickinson, Billings, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 26h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bismarck to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dickinson to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–65
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