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How to get fromSeattle, WA to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    5h 49m
    $143–339

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 50m
    $66–370

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    26h 12m
    $163–313

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    35h 16m
    $360–850

  5. Drive  1,134.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle, WA to Los Angelescar car 1,134.8 mi
    19h 12m
    $208–300

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PAE - LAX
    5h 53m
    $135–591

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    6h 33m
    $322–486

  8. Line 101 bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St to Renton Transit Center - Bay 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    4. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram tram
    7h 22m
    $67–302

Seattle, WA to Los Angeles by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration26h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 988.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seattle, WA to Los Angeles Union Station via Seattle Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 26h 12m.

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