There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Long Beach Airport
best- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane LGB - SEA
3h 47m$203–698Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SNA - SEA
6h 14m$137–417Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
30h 50m$177–302Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
37h 8m$361–822Drive 1,172.9 mi
- Drive from Costa Mesa to Seattlecar 1,172.9 mi
19h 55m$215–310
Costa Mesa to Seattle by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Seattle is to fly which costs $130 - $420 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Seattle is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Seattle via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 8m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Seattle is 1007 miles. The road distance is 1179.8 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 30h 50m and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Costa Mesa to Seattle, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Costa Mesa to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Seattle is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 30h 50m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $850 and takes 37h 8m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Seattle Bus Station via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 30h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Costa Mesa to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Costa Mesa to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Seattle is 1180 miles. It takes approximately 19h 55m to drive from Costa Mesa to Seattle.
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