There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Ketchum by plane, bus, car, shuttle, 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum (SUN)plane SEA - SUN
4h 16m$203–1,103Drive 638 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Ketchumcar 638 mi
10h 49m$117–169Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Boisebus
- Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Sun Valley Lodgebus
21h 45m$298–390Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Boise Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane SEA - BOI
- Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Sun Valley Lodgebus
7h 10m$308–463Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airport
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum (SUN)plane BLI - SUN
9h 15m$261–1,259Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain
- Take the bus from Spokane to Boise, ID - Airportbus
- Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Sun Valley Lodgebus
22h 52m$214–454
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum (SUN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Ketchum is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Ketchum is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $200 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Ketchum. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Sun Valley Rd & East Ave via Spokane, Boise, ID - Airport and Baldy View Circle - Sun Valley Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
The distance between Seattle and Ketchum is 503 miles. The road distance is 641.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Ketchum without a car is to bus which takes 21h 45m and costs $290 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Seattle to Ketchum, including transfers.
Seattle to Ketchum bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Ketchum is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $200 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $390 and takes 21h 45m.
Seattle to Ketchum bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Ketchum is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 7:49 AM in Seattle and 8:49 AM in Ketchum.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ketchum, ID, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum (SUN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle to Sun Valley Rd & East Ave via Spokane, Boise, Boise, ID - Airport, Sun Valley Lodge, and Baldy View Circle - Sun Valley Village in around 21h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Boise Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–350
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Boise Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–350
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Boise Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–350
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
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 Spokane to Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $130–160
Bus from Spokane to Boise, ID - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $130–160
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Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Ketchum is 642 miles. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Seattle to Ketchum.
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