There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Pullman by tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, fly to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
best- Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW)SEA - PUW
3h 8m$64–299Drive 284.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Pullman284.8 mi
5h 11m$52–76Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to EllensburgFlixBus 2124 / ...
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WAPullman/Bellevue
6h 10m$95–184Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to SpokaneEmpire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane to Pullman, WASpokane
10h 17m$100–348Tram, fly to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport, taxi
- Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS)SEA - LWS
- Take the taxi from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) to Pullman
3h 58m$193–453Fly to Spokane International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)SEA - GEG
- Take the bus from Spokane Airport to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA
5h 55m$93–328Bus via Seattle Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Ellensburg, WA - CWU StarbucksTacoma
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WAPullman/Bellevue
6h 45m$104–140Bus #2
- Take the bus from Mountlake Terrace Elementary School to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WAMountlake
8h 2m$105–138
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Pullman is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Pullman is to tram and fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $60 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Pullman. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA via Ellensburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Seattle and Pullman is 270 miles. The road distance is 286.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Pullman without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Seattle to Pullman, including transfers.
Seattle to Pullman bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Pullman bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ellensburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Pullman is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Seattle to Pullman.
There are 23+ hotels available in Pullman.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Pullman, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA via Ellensburg in around 6h 10m.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults 12 and over
- $30–50
Bus from Spokane to Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults 12 and over
- $30–45
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults 12 and over
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Spokane to Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Ellensburg to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from Spokane Airport to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from Mountlake Terrace Elementary School to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
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