There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Golden by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver, tram, line 17 bus
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Denver (DEN)plane SEA - DEN
- Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram
- Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus
6h 13mFly Paine Field County Airport to Denver
cheapest- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Denver (DEN)plane PAE - DEN
8h 21m$118–578Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550
29h 35m$240–360Drive 1,281.6 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Goldencar 1,281.6 mi
21h 11m$234–338Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane SEA - EGE
- Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus
9h 18m$152–469
Seattle to Golden by bus, foot, and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Golden is to bus which costs $240 - $360 and takes 29h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Golden is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Golden. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Washington Ave & 13th St via Oak Station Gate D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.
The distance between Seattle and Golden is 1080 miles. The road distance is 1289.1 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Golden without a car is to bus which takes 29h 35m and costs $240 - $360.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Seattle to Golden, including transfers.
Seattle to Golden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Golden is to bus which takes 29h 35m and costs $240 - $360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 8h 21m.
Seattle to Golden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Golden is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 5:46 PM in Seattle and 6:46 PM in Golden.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Golden, CO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–360 and the journey takes 28h 20m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Denver (DEN) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Denver via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Denver via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Denver via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Denver via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–330
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Denver via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Denver via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Phone
- +44 1743 612002
- info@regionaltransport.co.uk
- Website
- Regional Transport
Tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Regional Transport
- Phone
- +44 1743 612002
- info@regionaltransport.co.uk
- Website
- Regional Transport
Bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Regional Transport
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–360
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- Core Transit
Bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- Core Transit
- Phone
- +1 970-754-7433
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
Bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Federal Center Station Gate L
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Bustang
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