There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Waukesha by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SEA - MKE
7h 41m$288–485Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane SEA - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
11h$188–786Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain Empire Builder
45h 45m$527–1,235Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2d 6h$403–630Drive 1,928.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Waukeshacar 1,928.1 mi
30h 53m$352–509Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
9h 48m$198–388
Seattle to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Waukesha is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $390 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Waukesha is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $280 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Milwaukee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 45m.
The distance between Seattle and Waukesha is 1738 miles. The road distance is 1939.3 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Waukesha without a car is to train which takes 45h 45m and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Seattle to Waukesha, including transfers.
Seattle to Waukesha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Waukesha is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $280 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 45h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 2 days 6h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Milwaukee once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,300 and the journey takes 44h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–360
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- 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 Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Waukesha bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Waukesha is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 9:39 PM in Seattle and 11:39 PM in Waukesha.
Seattle to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Waukesha is 1939 miles. It takes approximately 30h 53m to drive from Seattle to Waukesha.
There are 82+ hotels available in Waukesha.