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How to get fromDurham to Seattleby plane, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeRDU - SEA
    9h 17m
    $182–883

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain
    3d 1h
    $469–951

  3. Drive 2,780 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Seattlecar2,780 mi
    45h 16m
    $508–733

  4. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeCLT - SEA
    11h 48m
    $200–818

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeGSO - SEA
    13h 22m
    $259–1,099

Durham to Seattle by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$469Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Seattle via Raleigh Union Station and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 1h.

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