There are 8 ways to get from Spokane, WA to Seattle 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 Spokane International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane GEG - SEA
3h 16m$165–335Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus FlixBus 2120
6h 36m$46–72Bus via Ellensburg
- Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburgbus Nwl 738 / ...
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Seattlebus Nwl 738 / ...
6h$115–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Spokane to Seattletrain Empire Builder
8h 10m$85–190Drive 279.1 mi
- Drive from Spokane, WA to Seattlecar 279.1 mi
4h 34m$51–74Line 1 bus to Spokane Felts Field, fly to King County International Airport
- Take the bus from Main @ Bernard to SCC City Line Arrivalbus
- Fly from Spokane Felts Field (SFF) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane SFF - BFI
4h 2m$365–495Bus to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Spokane to Pullman, WAbus
- Fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PUW - SEA
4h 36m$177–391Bus #2
- Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Greyhoundbus Spokane / ...
7h 40m$55–140
Spokane, WA to Seattle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane, WA to Seattle is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane, WA to Seattle is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $160 - $340.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Spokane and arriving at Seattle Greyhound. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Spokane and arriving at Seattle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Spokane, WA and Seattle is 246 miles. The road distance is 280.8 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane, WA to Seattle without a car is to bus via Ellensburg which takes 6h and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Spokane, WA to Seattle, including transfers.
Spokane, WA to Seattle bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Spokane station.
Spokane, WA to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Spokane station.
The best way to get from Spokane, WA to Seattle is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $160 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus via Ellensburg, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 6h, you could also train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane to Seattle via Ellensburg in around 6h.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
Flights from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Spokane to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $65–85
Bus from Ellensburg to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $45–60
Bus from Spokane to Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $35–50
Bus from Spokane to Seattle Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Spokane, WA to Seattle bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Seattle Greyhound station.
Spokane, WA to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane, WA to Seattle is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Spokane, WA to Seattle.
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