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How to get fromRichmond to Seattleby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Richmond to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly from Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RIC - SEA
    10h 17m
    $206–806

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 21h
    $980–2,100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 23h
    $466–941

  4. Drive 2,768.9 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Seattlecar car 2,768.9 mi
    45h 50m
    $506–730

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DCA - SEA
    10h 42m
    $313–780

  6. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane IAD - SEA
    10h 33m
    $226–643

  7. Bus to Charlottesville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CHO - SEA
    11h 21m
    $208–716

  8. Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BWI - SEA
    10h 26m
    $224–1,387

  9. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RDU - SEA
    12h 30m
    $224–604

Richmond to Seattle by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$980Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,383.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Seattle via Staples Mill & Amtrak Richmond Station, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 21h.

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