There are 7 ways to get from Idaho Falls to Seattle by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Idaho Falls
best- Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane IDA - SEA
3h 49m$182–591Drive 742.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Idaho Falls to Seattlecar 742.1 mi
12h 31m$136–196Bus via Ellensburg
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
- Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburgbus
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Seattlebus
17h 25m$226–333Bus to Jackson Hole Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson Airport, WYbus
- Fly from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane JAC - SEA
6h 19m$180–614Bus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
- Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
18h 1m$159–261Bus, train
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
- Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Seattletrain
19h 35m$201–378Bus #2
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Ogden, UTbus Rexburg
- Take the bus from Ogden Intermodal Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
21h 17m$160–316
Idaho Falls to Seattle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Idaho Falls to Seattle is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Idaho Falls to Seattle is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Idaho Falls to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Idaho Falls, ID and arriving at Seattle via Butte, Spokane and Ellensburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
The distance between Idaho Falls and Seattle is 583 miles. The road distance is 746.5 miles.
The best way to get from Idaho Falls to Seattle without a car is to bus via Ellensburg which takes 17h 25m and costs $220 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Idaho Falls to Seattle, including transfers.
Idaho Falls to Seattle bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Idaho Falls, ID station.
The best way to get from Idaho Falls to Seattle is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Ellensburg, which costs $220 - $340 and takes 17h 25m.
Idaho Falls to Seattle bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Butte, MT station.
Seattle is 1h behind Idaho Falls. It is currently 3:03 AM in Idaho Falls and 2:03 AM in Seattle.
What companies run services between Idaho Falls, ID, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Seattle via Butte, Spokane, and Ellensburg in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Idaho Falls to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Idaho Falls to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson Airport, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls to Ogden, UT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Idaho Falls to Seattle is 746 miles. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Idaho Falls to Seattle.
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