There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)SNA - SEA
3h 58m$90–440Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)LAX - SEA
6h 31m$74–335Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus StationGreyhound US0500
29h 14m$162–432Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to SeattleCoast Starlight
36h 4m$168–371Drive 1,177.2 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Seattle1,177.2 mi
19h 46m$215–311Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)SNA - PAE
5h 3m$92–438
Irvine to Seattle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Seattle is to train and fly which costs $70 - $340 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Seattle is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Seattle via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 4m.
The distance between Irvine and Seattle is 1001 miles. The road distance is 1184.1 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 29h 14m and costs $160 - $440.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Irvine to Seattle, including transfers.
Irvine to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Irvine to Seattle train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Seattle is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $440 and takes 29h 14m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $380 and takes 36h 4m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Seattle Bus Station via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station in around 29h 14m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Paine Field County Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Paine Field County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Paine Field County Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Irvine to Seattle train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Seattle is 1184 miles. It takes approximately 19h 46m to drive from Irvine to Seattle.
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