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How to get fromSeattle to Los Angelesby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Los Angeles by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    5h 48m
    $72–320

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    24h 25m
    $134–223

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    35h 16m
    $160–270

  4. Drive 1,135 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Los Angelescar car 1,135 mi
    19h 11m
    $208–300

  5. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PAE - LAX
    5h 55m
    $83–370

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    6h 7m
    $97–446

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 21m
    $126–620

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    8h 45m
    $112–511

Seattle to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration24h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 24h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $160–270 and the journey takes 35h 16m.

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