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How to get fromRiverside to Seattleby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Riverside to Seattle by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ONT - SEA
    5h 33m
    $109–507

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    7h 9m
    $98–413

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 45m
    $197–415

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    36h 32m
    $400–864

  5. Drive 1,186 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Seattlecar car 1,186 mi
    20h 6m
    $217–313

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SNA - SEA
    8h 23m
    $110–564

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BUR - SEA
    7h 44m
    $122–580

Riverside to Seattle by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration29h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside to Seattle Bus Station via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 29h 45m.

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