There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Palouse by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW)plane SEA - PUW
3h 4m$228–418Drive 286.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Palousecar 286.7 mi
5h 7m$53–76Bus via Ellensburg
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburgbus FlixBus 2120
- Take the bus from Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks to Pullman, WA - WSU French Adminbus Bellevue / ...
6h 41m$194–237Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane to Colfaxbus Nwl 734 / ...
10h 12m$272–420Fly to Spokane International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane SEA - GEG
- Take the bus from Spokane Airport to Rosauer's, Colfax, WAbus
5h 29m$293–468Fly to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport, taxi
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS)plane SEA - LWS
- Take the taxi from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) to Palousetaxi
4h 1m$248–503Bus
- Take the bus from Mountlake Terrace, WA - Mountlake Terrace Elementary School to Pullman, WA - WSU French Adminbus Arlington
8h 8m$175–223Bus #2
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus Nwl 739
- Take the bus from Spokane Airport to Rosauer's, Colfax, WAbus Spokane Airport Shuttle
8h 41m$223–276
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Palouse is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Palouse is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $220 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Palouse. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin via Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Seattle and Palouse is 282 miles. The road distance is 288.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Palouse without a car is to bus via Ellensburg which takes 6h 41m and costs $190 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Seattle to Palouse, including transfers.
Seattle to Palouse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Palouse is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $220 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Ellensburg, which costs $190 - $240 and takes 6h 41m.
Seattle to Palouse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ellensburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Palouse is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Seattle to Palouse.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Palouse, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Palouse via Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks and WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA in around 6h 41m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
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
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $45–60
Bus from Spokane to Colfax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $30–45
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 Ellensburg, WA - Starbucks to Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from Spokane Airport to Rosauer's, Colfax, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from Mountlake Terrace, WA - Mountlake Terrace Elementary School to Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from Spokane Airport to Rosauer's, Colfax, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Spokane to Colfax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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