The distance between Raleigh and Seattle is around 2,376 miles (3,824km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 15m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Raleigh 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 from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Seattle (SEA).
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Take the train to Washington Union Station then Chicago Union Station and then to Seattle.
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Take the bus to Winston Salem, Columbus, Denver then Stanfield and then to Seattle.
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There are several options for getting from Raleigh to Seattle by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $395 and will take around 2 days 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $405.
The distance between Raleigh and Seattle is around 2,376 miles (3,824km).
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Raleigh and Seattle by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Raleigh to Seattle is to fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx $405.
The cheapest way to travel between Raleigh and Seattle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $395 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Raleigh and Seattle. It typically takes around 2 days 22h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Raleigh to Seattle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Washington Union Station, ROCKVILLE station and Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 22h.
Amtrak run train services between Raleigh and Seattle. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 22h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Raleigh and Seattle. It typically takes around 3 days and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Raleigh to Seattle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Winston Salem, Columbus, Denver and Stanfield. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3 days.
Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Raleigh and Seattle. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Raleigh and Seattle. Flights depart from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and arrive at Seattle (SEA). The flight takes around 6h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Raleigh and Seattle with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 6h 10m.
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines fly between Raleigh and Seattle. Flights depart from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and and arrive into Seattle (SEA). These flights usually take around 6h 10m.
The flight from Raleigh to Seattle typically takes around 6h 10m. Flights depart from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Raleigh and Seattle. The distance is around 2,884 miles (4,642km) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Raleigh to Seattle is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around $405.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 4 similar | 7h 15m | $405 | every 4 hours | 3,824km (2,376 miles) |
Fly to Everett (PAE) | 10h 5m | $485 | once daily | 4,923km (3,059 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 9h 15m | $445 | twice daily | 3,984km (2,476 miles) |
Train and Plane | 9h 30m | $440 | 5 times a day | 3,893km (2,419 miles) |
Train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, Fly | 10h 20m | $3,445 | 5 times a day | 3,974km (2,470 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2 days 22h | $395 | once daily | 5,257km (3,266 miles) |
Train via Alexandria | 3 days 3h | $405 | 6 times a week | 5,464km (3,395 miles) |
Bus | 3 days | $455 | 5 times a week | 5,210km (3,237 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 21h | $285 | on demand | 4,642km (2,884 miles) |
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