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How to get fromSanta Monica to Seattleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    5h 56m
    $77–369

  2. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane LAX - PAE
    3. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Symphonytram tram
    7h 4m
    $71–351

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    27h 43m
    $132–352

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    35h 57m
    $144–334

  5. Drive 1,133 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Seattlecar car 1,133 mi
    19h 12m
    $207–299

  6. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BUR - SEA
    3. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram tram
    7h 24m
    $90–407

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ONT - SEA
    8h 41m
    $130–623

  8. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SNA - SEA
    10h 8m
    $103–464

Santa Monica to Seattle by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration27h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Seattle Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 27h 43m.

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