There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Seattle, WA 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)plane RNO - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram
2h 57m$86–464Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
20h 41m$122–282Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
26h 43m$273–593Drive 700 mi
- Drive from Reno to Seattle, WAcar 700 mi
13h 8m$128–185Bus via 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattlebus FlixBus N2111
22h 51m$148–251
Reno to Seattle, WA by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Seattle, WA is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Seattle, WA is to fly and tram which takes 2h 57m and costs $85 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Seattle, WA 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 20h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Seattle, WA. 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, WA is 582 miles. The road distance is 704 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Seattle, WA without a car is to bus which takes 20h 41m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Reno to Seattle, WA, including transfers.
Reno to Seattle, WA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Seattle, WA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Seattle, WA is to bus which takes 20h 41m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 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, WA via Sacramento Bus Station and Seattle Bus Station in around 20h 41m. 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 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- 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
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Seattle, WA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno to Seattle, WA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Seattle, WA is 704 miles. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Reno to Seattle, WA.
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