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How to get fromSeattle to Wollongongby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Wollongong by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SEA - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    22h 13m
    $511–1,737

  2. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane YVR - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    23h 34m
    $1,006–1,936

  3. Ferry to Victoria International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane YYJ - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    26h 6m
    $710–2,238

  4. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PDX - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    25h 27m
    $672–1,953

  5. Ferry to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane YWH - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    28h 34m
    $806–2,534

  6. Fly King County International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BFI - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    24h 24m
    $631–2,237

  7. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane YVR - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus
    29h 16m
    $776–2,374

  8. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane YVR - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    33h 29m
    $749–2,333

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration20h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$482Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,571 km
  • Duration: 22h 13m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Wollongong. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Wolli Creek Station, then take the train to Wollongong Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Granville Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Wolli Creek Station, then take the train to Wollongong Station.

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