There are 9 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), train, or car
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Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane IAH - SEA
5h 40m$379–753Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tri-Cities Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane IAH - PSC
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus
12h 50m$159–552Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane HOU - SEA
7h 56m$240–961Bus
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus 102
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Fort Worth Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
2d 6h$403–729Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
3d 1h$944–2,005Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King County International Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane IAH - BFI
8h 44m$315–1,227Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Portland International Airport, train
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane IAH - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain
9h 47m$250–598Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Seattle - Lake Union
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane IAH - YVR
- Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Unionplane
7h 32m$314–931Drive 2,256.5 mi
- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattlecar 2,256.5 mi
38h$412–595
Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle is to fly and train which costs $250 - $600 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $370 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Bush IAH Terminal C and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Downtown Houston, Fort Worth Downtown and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Seattle via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Seattle is 1900 miles. The road distance is 2269.7 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $400 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle, including transfers.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, depart from Bush IAH Terminal C station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $370 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $750 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also train, which costs $900 - $2,000 and takes 3 days 1h.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Seattle Bus Station via Pierce St @ Travis St, Downtown Houston, Fort Worth Downtown, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–750
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Portland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King County International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King County International Airport via Denver, Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King County International Airport via Salt Lake City, Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Portland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Fort Worth Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Fort Worth Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–420
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, arrive at Pierce St @ Travis St station.
Seattle is 2h behind Houston Airport (IAH). It is currently 3:25 PM in Houston Airport (IAH) and 1:25 PM in Seattle.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle is 2270 miles. It takes approximately 38h to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Seattle.
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