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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Burlington by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SEA - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Burlingtoncar car
    9h 31m
    $133–512

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    2d
    $452–790

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    2d 2h
    $878–1,688

  4. Drive 1,904.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Burlingtoncar car 1,904.8 mi
    30h 39m
    $348–503

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SEA - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Burlingtoncar car
    9h 45m
    $139–575

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,652.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Burlington, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Burlington. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Burlington. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Galesburg, then take the taxi to Burlington.

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