There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Alta by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), 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 from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane SEA - SLC
- Take the taxi from Solitude to Altataxi
5h 37m$443–898Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0550
20h 30m$139–216Drive 849.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Altacar 849.2 mi
13h 37m$155–224Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane PAE - SLC
7h 34m$458–1,283
Seattle to Alta by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Alta is to bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 20h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Alta is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 37m and costs $440 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Alta. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Goldminer's Daughter Lodge via Historic Sandy Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.
The distance between Seattle and Alta is 764 miles. The road distance is 854.1 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Alta without a car is to bus which takes 20h 30m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Seattle to Alta, including transfers.
Seattle to Alta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Alta is to bus which takes 20h 30m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $450 - $1,300 and takes 7h 34m.
Seattle to Alta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Alta is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 4:38 AM in Seattle and 5:38 AM in Alta.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Alta, UT, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 17h 45m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) 5 times a day.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Alta is 854 miles. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Seattle to Alta.
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