There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Spokane by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane SEA - GEG
3h 28m$165–315Drive 279.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Spokanecar 279.2 mi
4h 34m$51–74Bus via Spokane
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus Nwl 739 / ...
6h 35m$105–123Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
7h 42m$85–190Fly King County International Airport to Spokane Felts Field, line 1 bus
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Spokane Felts Field (SFF)plane BFI - SFF
- Take the bus from SCC City Line Departure to Sprague @ Monroebus
3h 56m$365–495Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW)plane SEA - PUW
- Take the bus from Pullman to Spokanebus
5h 11m$176–395Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus Tacoma / ...
7h 15m$55–140
Seattle to Spokane by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Spokane is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Spokane is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $160 - $320.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle Greyhound and arriving at Spokane. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Spokane. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Seattle and Spokane is 246 miles. The road distance is 280.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Spokane without a car is to bus via Spokane which takes 6h 35m and costs $100 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Seattle to Spokane, including transfers.
Seattle to Spokane bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle station.
Seattle to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Spokane is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $160 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Spokane, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 6h 35m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) hourly. Alternatively, Northwestern Stages operates a bus from Seattle to Spokane once daily. Tickets cost $100–130 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–310
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
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
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $100–130
Bus from Pullman to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $35–50
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Spokane bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Seattle to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Spokane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Spokane is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Seattle to Spokane.
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