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How to get fromIrvine to Seattleby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Irvine to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SNA - SEA
    5h 3m
    $135–405

  2. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ONT - SEA
    7h 25m
    $74–397

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    31h 14m
    $207–332

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    36h 4m
    $759–1,212

  5. Drive  1,177.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Seattlecar car 1,177.3 mi
    19h 55m
    $195–281

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    6h 26m
    $149–308

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BUR - SEA
    7h 1m
    $83–365

  8. Train, line 62 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk / Imperial to 226th / Norwalkbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LGB - SEA
    7h 35m
    $123–617

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Paine Field County Airport, bus, tram

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SNA - PAE
    2. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Westlaketram tram
    7h 4m
    $178–867

Irvine to Seattle by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 995.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Seattle Bus Station via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station in around 31h 14m.

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