There are 4 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Denver by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Denver (DEN)plane SEA - DEN
5h 22m$126–616Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
29h 46m$249–547Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain California Zephyr
2d 4h$228–1,411Drive 1,284.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle, WA to Denvercar 1,284.1 mi
20h 47m$235–339
Seattle, WA to Denver by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Denver is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 20h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to Denver is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle, WA station to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Denver Union Station via Spokane, Billings, MT and Cheyenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle, WA to Denver. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Denver via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Seattle, WA and Denver is 1067 miles. The road distance is 1291.6 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 29h 46m and costs $240 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Seattle, WA to Denver, including transfers.
Seattle, WA to Denver bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle, WA to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Denver is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 29h 46m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seattle, WA to Denver Union Station via Seattle Bus Station, Spokane, Billings, Billings, MT, and Cheyenne in around 29h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–120
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $100–120
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle, WA to Denver bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Seattle, WA to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle, WA to Denver is 1292 miles. It takes approximately 20h 47m to drive from Seattle, WA to Denver.
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