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How to get fromWashington DC to Seattleby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DCA - SEA
    7h 58m
    $246–707

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BWI - SEA
    8h 37m
    $187–1,045

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 18h
    $1,622–2,552

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 22h
    $532–822

  5. Drive  2,701.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Seattlecar car 2,701.3 mi
    44h 12m
    $493–713

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane IAD - SEA
    8h 23m
    $215–656

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PHL - SEA
    10h 33m
    $267–509

Washington DC to Seattle by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,622Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,343.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Seattle via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 18h.

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