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

The distance between Memphis and Seattle is around 1,925 miles (3,098km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Memphis to Seattle by plane, bus, train 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 Memphis (MEM) to Seattle (SEA).

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Flight time5h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $385
Operated by

Frontier Airlines

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to St Louis, Denver then Stanfield and then to Seattle.

  • Duration2 days 7h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $365
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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train
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Train

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

  • Duration2 days 8h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $315
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car
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Drive

Drive to Seattle.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Distance2,406 miles (3,872km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Memphis and Seattle

There are several options for getting from Memphis to Seattle by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $315 and will take around 2 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $385.

The distance between Memphis and Seattle is around 1,925 miles (3,098km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,863 miles (2,999km)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Memphis and Seattle by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Memphis to Seattle is to fly which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx $385.

The cheapest way to travel between Memphis and Seattle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $315 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Memphis and Seattle. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Memphis to Seattle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.

Amtrak run train services between Memphis and Seattle. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2 days 8h, 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 Memphis and Seattle. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Memphis to Seattle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Airways Transit Center, St Louis, Denver and Stanfield. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Memphis and Seattle. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Memphis and Seattle. Flights depart from Memphis (MEM) and arrive at Seattle (SEA) - via Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 5h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Memphis to Seattle. There is however a flight that goes via Denver (DEN). This services will take at least 7h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Memphis to Seattle typically takes around 5h 25m. Flights depart from Memphis (MEM) 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 Memphis and Seattle. The distance is around 2,406 miles (3,872km) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Memphis to Seattle is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around $385.

How do I get from Memphis to Seattle

Compare travel optionsbetween Memphis and Seattle

Transport options from Memphis to Seattle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
7h 10m
$385
hourly3,098km (1,925 miles)
Fly to Everett (PAE)8h 55m
$685
once daily3,923km (2,438 miles)
Bus and Plane9h 50m
$455
every 20 mins3,440km (2,138 miles)
Bus
2 days 7h
$365
5 times a week4,163km (2,587 miles)
Train
2 days 8h
$315
twice daily4,380km (2,721 miles)
Drive
1 day 12h
$235
on demand3,872km (2,406 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