How to travel from Cleveland to Seattle, United States of America

The distance between Cleveland and Seattle is around 2,041 miles (3,285km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cleveland to Seattle by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Cleveland (CLE) to Seattle (SEA).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    $375
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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train
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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Seattle.

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $300
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Bus

Take the bus to Columbus, Denver then Stanfield and then to Seattle.

  • Duration2 days 15h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $395
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Seattle.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Distance2,441 miles (3,929km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cleveland and Seattle

There are several options for getting from Cleveland to Seattle by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $300 and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $375.

The distance between Cleveland and Seattle is around 2,041 miles (3,285km).

It takes around 6hrs to get from Cleveland and Seattle by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cleveland to Seattle is to fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx $375.

The cheapest way to travel between Cleveland and Seattle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $300 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cleveland and Seattle. It typically takes around 2 days 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cleveland to Seattle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 5h.

Amtrak run train services between Cleveland and Seattle. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 5h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cleveland and Seattle. It typically takes around 2 days 15h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cleveland to Seattle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbus, Denver and Stanfield. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 15h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Cleveland and Seattle. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cleveland and Seattle. Flights depart from Cleveland (CLE) and arrive at Seattle (SEA). The flight takes around 5hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Cleveland and Seattle with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 5hrs.

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly between Cleveland and Seattle. Flights depart from Cleveland (CLE) and and arrive into Seattle (SEA). These flights usually take around 5hrs.

The flight from Cleveland to Seattle typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Cleveland (CLE) and and arrive into Seattle (SEA).

The closest major airport to Seattle is Boeing Field International Airport (BFI) (BFI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Seattle. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) (SEA) and Snohomish County Airport (PAE) (PAE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cleveland and Seattle. The distance is around 2,441 miles (3,929km) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cleveland to Seattle is to fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around $375.

How do I get from Cleveland to Seattle

Compare travel optionsbetween Cleveland and Seattle

Transport options from Cleveland to Seattle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6hrs
$375
every 15 mins3,285km (2,041 miles)
Train
2 days 5h
$300
once daily4,076km (2,532 miles)
Bus
2 days 15h
$395
5 times a week4,588km (2,851 miles)
Drive
1 day 13h
$240
on demand3,929km (2,441 miles)

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Airports near Seattle

The following major airports near Seattle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

BFI
Boeing Field International Airport (BFI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5 miles (8km) from Seattle
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (18km) from Seattle
PAE
Snohomish County Airport (PAE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21 miles (34km) from Seattle