There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Seattle, WA by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MCI - SEA
6h 35m$186–496Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
40h 57m$318–592Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain
2d$668–1,363Drive 1,832.2 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Seattle, WAcar 1,832.2 mi
28h 26m$335–483
Kansas City to Seattle, WA by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Seattle, WA is to bus which costs $310 - $600 and takes 40h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Seattle, WA is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $180 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Seattle, WA station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 57m.
The distance between Kansas City and Seattle, WA is 1533 miles. The road distance is 1842.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Seattle, WA without a car is to bus which takes 40h 57m and costs $310 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Kansas City to Seattle, WA, including transfers.
Kansas City to Seattle, WA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Seattle, WA is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $180 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $600 and takes 40h 57m.
Kansas City to Seattle, WA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Seattle, WA is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 10:45 AM in Kansas City and 8:45 AM in Seattle, WA.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Seattle, WA via Denver Union Station and Seattle Bus Station in around 40h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Kansas City to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Kansas City to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Kansas City to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–410
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Seattle, WA is 1843 miles. It takes approximately 28h 26m to drive from Kansas City to Seattle, WA.
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