There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Lee's Summit by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SEA - MCI
9h$248–566Fly from Paine Field County Airport
cheapest- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PAE - MCI
12h 12m$203–891Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
43h 16m$310–487Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lee's Summit Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
2d 8h$696–1,555Drive 1,850.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Lee's Summitcar 1,850.2 mi
28h 53m$338–488Train to Portland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PDX - MCI
12h 37m$224–616
Seattle to Lee's Summit by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Lee's Summit is to bus which costs $310 - $490 and takes 43h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Lee's Summit is to fly which takes 9h and costs $240 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Lee's Summit. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound via Denver Union Station, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb and On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Lee's Summit station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Lee's Summit Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Seattle and Lee's Summit is 1557 miles. The road distance is 1861 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Lee's Summit without a car is to bus which takes 43h 16m and costs $310 - $490.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Seattle to Lee's Summit, including transfers.
Seattle to Lee's Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Lee's Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Lee's Summit is to fly which takes 9h and costs $240 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $490 and takes 43h 16m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 8h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Lee's Summit, MO, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound via Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, and On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound in around 43h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Kansas City via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Kansas City via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lee's Summit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Lee's Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Lee's Summit is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 10:39 AM in Seattle and 12:39 PM in Lee's Summit.
Seattle to Lee's Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Lee's Summit is 1861 miles. It takes approximately 28h 53m to drive from Seattle to Lee's Summit.
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