There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Rice University by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SEA - HOU
7h 12m$260–1,110Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Provo Intermodal Hubbus
- Take the bus from Provo Envios Confianza to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus
46h 27m$382–681Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
3d$954–1,994Drive 2,254.3 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Rice Universitycar 2,254.3 mi
38h 41m$412–595Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SEA - IAH
8h 4m$380–762Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Fort Worth Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Downtown Houstonbus
2d 4h$386–687
Seattle to Rice University by train, bus, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Rice University is to fly which costs $380 - $800 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Rice University is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $260 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Rice University. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Pierce St @ Main St via Provo Envios Confianza, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and N Main St @ Airline Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Rice University. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Hermann Park/Rice U Stn SB via Los Angeles and Downtown Transit Center Stn SB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
The distance between Seattle and Rice University is 1931 miles. The road distance is 2267.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Rice University without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 46h 27m and costs $380 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Seattle to Rice University, including transfers.
Seattle to Rice University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Rice University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Rice University is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $260 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $380 - $700 and takes 46h 27m, you could also train, which costs $950 - $2,000 and takes 3 days 0h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Rice University, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Rice University via Provo Intermodal Hub, Provo Envios Confianza, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Main St, Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, and Hermann Park/Rice U Stn SB in around 46h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Provo Intermodal Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Provo Envios Confianza to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Fort Worth Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Rice University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Provo Intermodal Hub station.
Rice University is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 6:00 PM in Seattle and 8:00 PM in Rice University.
Seattle to Rice University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Rice University is 2267 miles. It takes approximately 38h 41m to drive from Seattle to Rice University.
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