There are 4 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Seattle by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, fly
best- Drive from Prince Rupert to Terrace-Airport-YXTcar
- Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YXT - SEA
7h 7m$92–450Bus
- Take the bus from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Avebus
- Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus
26h 44mTrain
- Take the train from Prince Rupert to Jaspertrain
- Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
2d 13h$403–864Drive 1,000.1 mi
- Drive from Prince Rupert to Seattlecar 1,000.1 mi
19h 51m$192–277
Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prince Rupert to Seattle is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 19h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Prince Rupert to Seattle is to drive and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Prince Rupert to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Prince Rupert to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Prince Rupert and arriving at Seattle via Jasper and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Prince Rupert and Seattle is 672 miles. The road distance is 1005.9 miles.
The best way to get from Prince Rupert to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 26h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Prince Rupert to Seattle, including transfers.
Prince Rupert to Seattle bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave station.
Prince Rupert to Seattle train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Prince Rupert station.
The best way to get from Prince Rupert to Seattle is to bus which takes 26h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $900 and takes 2 days 13h.
What companies run services between Prince Rupert, BC, Canada and Seattle, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave to Seattle Bus Station via Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, and Vancouver in around 26h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prince Rupert to Seattle via Jasper and Vancouver in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Northwest Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Northwest Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,100
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Prince Rupert to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 32h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–410
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $180–390
- Business
- $230–360
- Business Plus
- $240–370
- Economy
- $210–400
- Economy Plus
- $230–410
Train from Jasper to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $130–300
- Business
- $180–300
- Business Plus
- $190–310
- Economy
- $150–310
- Economy Plus
- $170–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Prince Rupert Downtown 7th and 1st Ave to Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- BC Bus North
- Phone
- +1 877 769 3287
- customerservice@myebus.ca
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- EBus
Bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Vancouver - Pacific Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- EBus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Prince Rupert to Seattle bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George Canfor Leisure Pool 1248 7th Ave station.
Seattle is 1h behind Prince Rupert. It is currently 6:14 PM in Prince Rupert and 5:14 PM in Seattle.
Prince Rupert to Seattle train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prince Rupert to Seattle is 1006 miles. It takes approximately 19h 51m to drive from Prince Rupert to Seattle.
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