How to travel from San Antonio to Seattle, United States of America

The distance between San Antonio and Seattle is around 1,797 miles (2,891km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Antonio 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 San Antonio (SAT) to Seattle (SEA).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time4h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to El Paso, Los Angeles then Portland and then to Seattle.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $330
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Los Angeles and then to Seattle.

  • Duration2 days 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $320
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Drive

Drive to Seattle.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Distance2,253 miles (3,627km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Antonio and Seattle

There are several options for getting from San Antonio to Seattle by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $225 and will take around 5h 45m.

The distance between San Antonio and Seattle is around 1,797 miles (2,891km).

It takes around 5h 45m to get from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Seattle is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx $225.

The cheapest way to travel between San Antonio and Seattle, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $225 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Antonio and Seattle. It typically takes around 2 days 14h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Antonio to Seattle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 14h.

Amtrak run train services between San Antonio and Seattle. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 14h, 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 San Antonio and Seattle. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Antonio to Seattle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in El Paso, El Paso, Los Angeles, 7th / Decatur, Portland and Portland. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.

Greyhound USA, EPLA Limo Express, Flixbus USA and Boltbus run regular bus services between San Antonio and Seattle. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Antonio and Seattle. Flights depart from San Antonio (SAT) and arrive at Seattle (SEA). The flight takes around 4h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between San Antonio and Seattle with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 35m.

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly between San Antonio and Seattle. Flights depart from San Antonio (SAT) and and arrive into Seattle (SEA). These flights usually take around 4h 35m.

The flight from San Antonio to Seattle typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from San Antonio (SAT) 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 San Antonio and Seattle. The distance is around 2,253 miles (3,627km) 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 San Antonio to Seattle is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around $225.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Antonio and Seattle

Transport options from San Antonio to Seattle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 45m
$225
hourly2,891km (1,797 miles)
Fly to Everett (PAE)7h 25m
$450
once daily3,234km (2,009 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 55m
$470
every 20 mins3,026km (1,880 miles)
Bus
2 days 4h
$330
5 times a week4,118km (2,559 miles)
Train
2 days 14h
$320
once daily4,475km (2,780 miles)
Drive
1 day 12h
$220
on demand3,627km (2,253 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