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

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RDU - SEA
    8h 41m
    $196–858

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    3d
    $392–2,756

  3. Drive 2,803.4 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Seattlecar car 2,803.4 mi
    46h 8m
    $512–739

  4. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane FAY - SEA
    12h 50m
    $215–922

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CLT - SEA
    12h 21m
    $203–795

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane RDU - PAE
    13h 14m
    $215–910

Raleigh to Seattle by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Seattle via Chicago Union Station in around 3d.

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