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

The distance between Miami and Seattle is around 2,743 miles (4,415km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Miami 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 Miami (MIA) to Seattle (SEA).

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time6h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $555
Operated by

American Airlines

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2 similiar routes

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Indianapolis IN, Denver then Stanfield and then to Seattle.

  • Duration3 days 9h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $430
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station then Chicago Union Station and then to Seattle.

  • Duration3 days 21h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $520
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car
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Drive

Drive to Seattle.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Distance3,325 miles (5,350km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miami and Seattle

There are several options for getting from Miami to Seattle by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $415 and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $555.

The distance between Miami and Seattle is around 2,743 miles (4,415km).

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Miami and Seattle by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Miami to Seattle is to fly which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx $555.

The cheapest way to travel between Miami and Seattle, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $415 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Miami and Seattle. It typically takes around 3 days 21h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Miami to Seattle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tri-Rail Station Rail Northbound, Miami Amtrak Station, NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3 days 21h.

Amtrak run train services between Miami and Seattle. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3 days 21h, 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 Miami and Seattle. It typically takes around 3 days 9h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Miami to Seattle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Indianapolis IN, Indianapolis, Denver and Stanfield. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 9h.

Palmland Bus Lines and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Miami and Seattle. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3 days 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Miami and Seattle. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and arrive at Seattle (SEA). The flight takes around 6h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Miami and Seattle with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 6h 35m.

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways fly between Miami and Seattle. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and and arrive into Seattle (SEA). These flights usually take around 6h 35m.

The flight from Miami to Seattle typically takes around 6h 35m. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) 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 Miami and Seattle. The distance is around 3,325 miles (5,350km) by road and it will take around 2 days 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miami to Seattle is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around $555.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Miami and Seattle

Transport options from Miami to Seattle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
7h 25m
$555
every 20 mins4,415km (2,743 miles)
Fly to Seattle (SEA)8hrs
$415
every 4 hours4,438km (2,758 miles)
Fly to Everett (PAE)9h 25m
$490
once daily5,047km (3,136 miles)
Bus
3 days 9h
$430
5 times a week6,089km (3,784 miles)
Train
3 days 21h
$520
once daily7,312km (4,543 miles)
Drive
2 days 4h
$330
on demand5,350km (3,325 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