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

The distance between Seattle and Santa Fe is around 1,349 miles (2,170km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Seattle to Santa Fe 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 Seattle (SEA) to Santa Fe (SAF).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time4h 5m
  • Typical cost
    $415
Operated by

United Airlines

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Los Angeles then Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and then to Santa Fe Depot.

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $280
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Stanfield then Denver and then to Albuquerque then take the train to Santa Fe Depot.

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

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Santa Fe.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Distance1,454 miles (2,341km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seattle and Santa Fe

There are several options for getting from Seattle to Santa Fe by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train 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 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $415.

The distance between Seattle and Santa Fe is around 1,349 miles (2,170km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,176 miles (1,893km)

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

The quickest way to get from Seattle to Santa Fe is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx $415.

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seattle and Santa Fe. It typically takes around 2 days 5h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seattle to Santa Fe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Los Angeles and Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 5h.

Amtrak and Rio Metro Regional Transit District run train services between Seattle and Santa Fe. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2 days 5h, 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 Seattle and Santa Fe. We recommend that you fly from Seattle (SEA) to Santa Fe (SAF). instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Seattle and Santa Fe. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and arrive at Santa Fe (SAF) - via Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 4h 5m.

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

The flight from Seattle to Santa Fe typically takes around 4h 5m. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and and arrive into Santa Fe (SAF).

The closest major airport to Santa Fe is Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) (SAF) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Santa Fe. Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) (ABQ) and Alamosa Municipal Airport (ALS) (ALS) 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 Seattle and Santa Fe. The distance is around 1,454 miles (2,341km) 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 Seattle to Santa Fe is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around $415.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seattle and Santa Fe

Transport options from Seattle to Santa Fe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5hrs
$415
hourly2,170km (1,349 miles)
Train
2 days 5h
$280
twice daily3,746km (2,327 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 18h
$270
3 times a week3,115km (1,936 miles)
Drive
24h 45m
$145
on demand2,341km (1,454 miles)

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Airports near Santa Fe

The following major airports near Santa Fe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SAF
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10 miles (16km) from Santa Fe
ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
International Airport
Distance
58 miles (94km) from Santa Fe
ALS
Alamosa Municipal Airport (ALS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121 miles (195km) from Santa Fe