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How to get fromColumbus to Seattleby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Seattle by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CMH - SEA
    7h 52m
    $228–469

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 7h
    $760–1,599

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $404–772

  4. Drive 2,324.5 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Seattlecar car 2,324.5 mi
    38h 32m
    $425–613

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CLE - SEA
    10h 29m
    $263–524

  6. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CVG - SEA
    10h 36m
    $229–896

Columbus to Seattle by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,040.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Seattle Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Denver Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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