There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Golden by plane, tram, bus, 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, tram, line 17 bus
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Denver (DEN)plane SEA - DEN
- Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram
- Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus
6h 6mFly from Paine Field County Airport
cheapest- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Denver (DEN)plane PAE - DEN
8h 19m$128–578Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vailbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus West / ...
29h 50m$244–360Drive 1,281.6 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Goldencar 1,281.6 mi
21h 11m$234–338
Seattle to Golden by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Golden is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 21h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Golden is to fly which takes 8h 19m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Golden. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Washington Ave & 13th St via Vail Transportation Center and Federal Center Station Gate D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.
The distance between Seattle and Golden is 1080 miles. The road distance is 1289.1 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Golden without a car is to bus which takes 29h 50m and costs $240 - $360.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Seattle to Golden, including transfers.
Seattle to Golden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Golden is to bus which takes 29h 50m and costs $240 - $360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 8h 19m.
Seattle to Golden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Vail station.
Golden is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 1:40 PM in Seattle and 2:40 PM in Golden.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Golden, CO, USA?
You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Washington Ave & 13th St via Vail Transportation Center, Federal Center Station Gate L, and Federal Center Station Gate D in around 29h 50m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Denver (DEN) 4 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Denver via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Denver via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Denver via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Denver via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Denver via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Phone
- +44 1743 612002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Regional Transport
Tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Regional Transport
- Phone
- +44 1743 612002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Regional Transport
Bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Regional Transport
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vail
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–340
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Federal Center Station Gate L
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Bustang
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Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Golden is 1289 miles. It takes approximately 21h 11m to drive from Seattle to Golden.
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