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How to get fromSeattle to Long Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Seattle to Long Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    5h 38m
    $221–526

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    6h 16m
    $63–298

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    29h 45m
    $168–323

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    36h 26m
    $369–807

  5. Drive 1,158.9 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Long Beachcar car 1,158.9 mi
    19h 36m
    $212–306

  6. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    1. Take the bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    4. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    6h 18m
    $140–332

  7. 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 57m
    $132–584

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    7h 44m
    $324–488

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

    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
    9h 1m
    $68–372

  10. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    8h 47m
    $140–430

Seattle to Long Beach by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,017.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Long Beach Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 29h 45m.

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