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How to get fromTempe to Seattleby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), taxi, train, car, tram, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Tempe to Seattle by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), taxi, train, car, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PHX - SEA
    5h 15m
    $145–275

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Las Vegas Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to 300 S / 600 E - Provobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 25m
    $268–395

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Tempe to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    44h 12m
    $524–1,128

  4. Drive  1,405.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tempe to Seattlecar car 1,405.8 mi
    26h 17m
    $257–371

  5. Tram, fly to Paine Field County Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram tram
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PHX - PAE
    3. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    4. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Westlaketram tram
    7h 23m
    $168–767

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    44h 24m
    $408–889

  7. Bus, train via 44th St/Washington

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    45h 59m
    $422–912

  8. Bus, train via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2d 1h
    $426–917

Tempe to Seattle by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration34h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,129.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tempe to Seattle Bus Station via Las Vegas Downtown, Bonneville Transit Center Bay 4, SB H after Owens, Las Vegas, 300 S / 600 E - Provo, 300 S / 600 E, Provo Central Station, and Provo Intermodal Hub in around 34h 25m.

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