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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, bus, 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 52m
    $82–389

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    29h 38m
    $157–362

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    36h 17m
    $372–803

  4. Drive 1,133 mi

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

  5. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BUR - SEA
    4. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram tram
    6h 53m
    $90–410

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

    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 bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    4. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Symphonytram tram
    7h 37m
    $82–408

  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 45m
    $105–474

Santa Monica to Seattle by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration29h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three 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 29h 38m.

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