There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Sparks by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SEA - RNO
3h 20m$373–1,003Drive 702.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Sparkscar 702.7 mi
13h 7m$129–186Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
21h 5m$160–241Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
25h 18mFly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PAE - RNO
5h 8m$178–878
Seattle to Sparks by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Sparks is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Sparks is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $370 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Sparks Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.
The distance between Seattle and Sparks is 581 miles. The road distance is 706.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Sparks without a car is to bus which takes 21h 5m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Seattle to Sparks, including transfers.
Seattle to Sparks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Sparks is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $370 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 21h 5m.
Seattle to Sparks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Sparks is 707 miles. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from Seattle to Sparks.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Sparks, NV, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station in around 21h 5m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,000
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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