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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Tarawa by train, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane YVR - TRW
    30h 43m
    $1,391–6,144

  2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane SEA - TRW
    33h 41m
    $955–3,106

  3. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane PAE - TRW
    23h 33m
    $1,409–6,031

  4. Fly from King County International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane BFI - TRW
    44h 30m
    $1,205–3,906

  5. Bus to Yakima Air Terminal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    2. Fly from Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane YKM - TRW
    2d 5h
    $1,130–3,843

  6. Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane BLI - TRW
    37h 12m
    $1,133–3,862

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,357Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Seattle to Tarawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,300.8 km
  • Duration: 30h 43m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Tarawa, Kiribati?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Fiji Airways fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) once daily.

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