How to travel from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $174. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $174, and a flight costs an average of $158.

Distance: 991 miles (1595 km)

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$323

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$268

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$337

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35h 43m

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35h 13m

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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1.6 - 4.0kg

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4.8 - 9.6kg

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from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA

How to get from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    2:00 AM30h50
    Irvine, CA
    8:50 AMSeattle, WA
    $1331One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Greyhound
    2:00 AM30h50
    Irvine, CA
    8:50 AMSeattle, WA
    $1331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    2:00 AM30h50
    Irvine, CA
    8:50 AMSeattle, WA
    $1331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    1:35 AM31h15
    Irvine, CA
    8:50 AMSeattle, WA
    $2531One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA

Travel to Seattle, WA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Irvine, CA and Seattle, WA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA is a flight with an average price of $158 (€129).

This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA:

A flight is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $174 (€141).

A flight is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $190 (€154).

The fastest way to travel from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Bus takes on average 27h 10m.

Train takes on average 35h 59m.

The distance from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA is approximately 991 miles (1595 km).
The average frequency per day from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA is:
  • Around 56 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irvine, CA and Seattle, WA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA:
  • Flights mostly depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
  • Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Seattle, WA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA often also extend their vacation to go to Vancouver, BC, Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA, Redmond, OR, Los Angeles, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Seattle, WA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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