There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Seattle by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)RNO - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
3h 5mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus StationGreyhound US0500
18h 25m$112–309Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to SacramentoCalifornia Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to SeattleCoast Starlight
26h 43m$198–638Drive 700.3 mi
- Drive from Reno to Seattle700.3 mi
13h 2m$128–185Bus via 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy
- Take the bus from Reno to SacramentoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to SeattleFlixBus N2111
22h 48m
Reno to Seattle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Seattle is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Seattle is to drive which takes 13h 2m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Seattle via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 43m.
The distance between Reno and Seattle is 583 miles. The road distance is 704.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 18h 25m and costs $110 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Reno to Seattle, including transfers.
Reno to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Seattle is to bus which takes 18h 25m and costs $110 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $650 and takes 26h 43m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Seattle Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 18h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to Seattle via Sacramento in around 26h 43m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- 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 Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- 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
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Seattle is 704 miles. It takes approximately 13h 2m to drive from Reno to Seattle.
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