There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTac by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, tram, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YVR - SEA
1h 4m$160–700Bus via Seattle Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2115 / ...
5h 54m$28–58Bus
- Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportbus Vancouver
5h 37m$44–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 34m$52–123Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Vancouver-YVR to Seattle-SEA150.6 mi
2h 48mDrive 150.6 mi
- Drive from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTaccar 150.6 mi
2h 48m$35–50Fly to Seattle Lake Union SPB, tram
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane YVR - LKE
- Take the tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airporttram
2h 38m$451–585Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane YVR - BFI
3h 45m$81–452
Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTac by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTac is to bus via Seattle Bus Station which costs $28 - $60 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTac is to fly which takes 1h 4m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTac. However, there are services departing from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond and arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver Airport (YVR) station to SeaTac. However, there are services departing from YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1 and arriving at SeaTac/Airport via Granville Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver and Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Vancouver Airport (YVR) and SeaTac is 128 miles. The road distance is 151.4 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTac without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTac bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, depart from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond station.
Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTac is to fly which takes 1h 4m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 5h 37m, you could also train, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada and SeaTac, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada, and Delta fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Quick Shuttle operates a bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 3 times a day. Tickets cost $42–48 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to King County International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–1,700
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to King County International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to King County International Airport via San Francisco, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–200
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–200
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle Lake Union SPB via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–280
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle Lake Union SPB via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, Coal Harbour Spb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $42–48
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $42–48
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Vancouver-YVR to Seattle-SEA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Vancouver International Airport Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 4m.
Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTac bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport station.
Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTac is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to SeaTac.
Air Canada, Delta and Alaska Airlines, Inc. offer flights from Vancouver International Airport Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Airport.
There are 1110+ hotels available in SeaTac.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vancouver Airport (YVR) and SeaTac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.