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How to get fromSeattle to Whitney Portalby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Whitney Portal by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SEA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    12h 1m
    $443–1,335

  2. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    12h 30m
    $139–710

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museumbus bus
    4. Drive from Giant Forest Museum to Whitney Portalcar car
    33h 43m
    $218–327

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Lodi Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Bus Stop to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Three Rivers Historical Museumbus bus
    5. Drive from Three Rivers Historical Museum to Whitney Portalcar car
    35h 38m

  5. Drive  965.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Whitney Portalcar car 965.8 mi
    18h 28m
    $177–255

  6. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SEA - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    14h 25m

  7. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    16h 30m
    $411–857

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 858.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 1m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Whitney Portal, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Whitney Portal. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno - Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, take the bus to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street, walk to Lone Pine CA, then take the shuttle to Whitney Portal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Whitney Portal via Sacramento Bus Station, Visalia Transit Station, Visalia Transit Center, and Giant Forest Museum in around 33h 43m.

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