How to travel from Santa Fe to Seattle, United States of America

The distance between Santa Fe and Seattle is around 1,283 miles (2,064km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe (SAF) to Seattle (SEA).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $305
Operated by

United Airlines

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Downtown Albuquerque then Los Angeles and then to Seattle.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $280
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Downtown Albuquerque then take the bus to Denver then Stanfield and then to Seattle.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $270
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Seattle.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Distance1,454 miles (2,339km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santa Fe and Seattle

There are several options for getting from Santa Fe to Seattle by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $270 and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $305.

The distance between Santa Fe and Seattle is around 1,283 miles (2,064km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,176 miles (1,893km)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Santa Fe and Seattle by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santa Fe to Seattle is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx $305.

The cheapest way to travel between Santa Fe and Seattle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $270 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santa Fe and Seattle. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santa Fe to Seattle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Downtown Albuquerque and Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.

Rio Metro Regional Transit District and Amtrak run train services between Santa Fe and Seattle. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 4h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Santa Fe and Seattle. We recommend that you fly from Santa Fe (SAF) to Seattle (SEA). instead which will take 5h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Santa Fe and Seattle. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) and arrive at Seattle (SEA) - via Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 4h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Santa Fe to Seattle. There is however a flight that goes via Denver (DEN). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Santa Fe to Seattle typically takes around 4h 50m. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) 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 Santa Fe and Seattle. The distance is around 1,454 miles (2,339km) by road and it will take around 24h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santa Fe to Seattle is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around $305.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santa Fe and Seattle

Transport options from Santa Fe to Seattle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 45m
$305
hourly2,171km (1,349 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
$475
5 times a week2,064km (1,283 miles)
Train
2 days 4h
$280
once daily3,746km (2,327 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 18h
$270
3 times a week3,129km (1,944 miles)
Drive
24h 45m
$145
on demand2,339km (1,454 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