Rome2Rio

How to get fromPalm Springs to Seattleby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or tram

Find Transport to Seattle

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Seattle by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PSP - SEA
    4h 48m
    $254–494

  2. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PSP - PAE
    2. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Westlaketram tram
    6h 58m
    $186–916

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 20m

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    38h 46m

  5. Drive  1,202.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Seattlecar car 1,202.1 mi
    22h 11m
    $220–317

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Palm Springs to Seattle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,006 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 32h 20m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There