There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Box Elder by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train
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 Rapid City (RAP)plane SEA - RAP
6h 45m$117–448Bus via Spokane Airport (GEG)
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
25h 21m$338–489Drive 1,142.8 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Box Eldercar 1,142.8 mi
18h 5m$196–283Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
25h 55m$286–422Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
26h 22m$411–619
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Box Elder is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 18h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Box Elder is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Box Elder. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Rapid City via Spokane International Airport Concourse A, Spokane and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 21m.
The distance between Seattle and Box Elder is 985 miles. The road distance is 1149.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Box Elder without a car is to bus via Spokane Airport (GEG) which takes 25h 21m and costs $330 - $490.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Seattle to Box Elder, including transfers.
Seattle to Box Elder bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Box Elder is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Spokane Airport (GEG), which costs $330 - $490 and takes 25h 21m.
Seattle to Box Elder bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Box Elder is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 7:47 PM in Seattle and 8:47 PM in Box Elder.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Box Elder, SD, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle to Box Elder via Spokane, Spokane International Airport Concourse A, Riverside @ Washington, Spokane, Billings, and Rapid City in around 25h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $100–130
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $110–140
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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