There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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 Columbia Regional Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane COU - SEA
7h 28m$205–650Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
44h 53m$337–550Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
2d 7h$656–1,531Drive 1,979.8 mi
- Drive from Jefferson City to Seattlecar 1,979.8 mi
31h 5m$362–522Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane STL - SEA
8h 5m$330–539
Jefferson City to Seattle by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Seattle is to bus which costs $330 - $550 and takes 44h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Seattle is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $200 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Jefferson City station to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City Station and arriving at Seattle via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Jefferson City and Seattle is 1661 miles. The road distance is 1991.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 44h 53m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Jefferson City to Seattle, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
Jefferson City to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Seattle is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $200 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 44h 53m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Seattle Bus Station via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 44h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Jefferson City to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Seattle is 2h behind Jefferson City. It is currently 12:49 AM in Jefferson City and 10:49 PM in Seattle.
Jefferson City to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Seattle is 1991 miles. It takes approximately 31h 5m to drive from Jefferson City to Seattle.
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