There are 8 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Spokane by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane SEA - GEG
3h 26m$165–315Bus via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus FlixBus 2120
7h 42m$43–73Bus via Spokane
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus Nwl 739 / ...
6h 22m$105–122Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
7h 42m$80–190Drive 279.3 mi
- Drive from Seattle, WA to Spokanecar 279.3 mi
4h 35m$51–74Fly King County International Airport to Spokane Felts Field, line 1 bus
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Spokane Felts Field (SFF)plane BFI - SFF
- Take the bus from SCC City Line Departure to Sprague @ Monroebus
3h 57m$365–495Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW)plane SEA - PUW
- Take the bus from Pullman to Spokanebus
5h 9m$176–395Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus Tacoma / ...
7h 40m$50–140
Seattle, WA to Spokane by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Spokane is to bus via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to Spokane is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $160 - $320.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle Amtrak Station station and arriving at Spokane. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Spokane. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Seattle, WA and Spokane is 245 miles. The road distance is 280.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Spokane without a car is to bus via Spokane which takes 6h 22m and costs $100 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Seattle, WA to Spokane, including transfers.
Seattle, WA to Spokane bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle station.
Seattle, WA to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Spokane is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $160 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Spokane, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 6h 22m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) hourly. Alternatively, Northwestern Stages operates a bus from Seattle to Spokane once daily. Tickets cost $100–120 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–120
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $100–120
Bus from Pullman to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $35–50
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle, WA to Spokane bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Seattle, WA to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Spokane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle, WA to Spokane is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Seattle, WA to Spokane.
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