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How to get fromSeattle to Long Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, bus, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Seattle to Long Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    5h 34m
    $75–355

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    29h 50m
    $212–321

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    36h 26m
    $755–1,158

  4. Drive  1,158.9 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Long Beachcar car 1,158.9 mi
    19h 36m
    $192–277

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    5h 36m
    $137–289

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    6h 20m
    $82–397

  7. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PAE - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    5h 52m
    $121–584

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 34m
    $138–411

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 19m
    $75–399

  10. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    8h
    $169–368

Seattle to Long Beach by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 988.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Long Beach Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 29h 50m.

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