There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA) by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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 Coal Harbour Spb to Seattle Lake Union SPB, tram
best- Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE)plane CXH - LKE
- Take the tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airporttram
1h 58m$188–389Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Holiday Inn Downtown to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportbus Vancouver
5h$24–40Fly Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YVR - SEA
3h 29m$162–705Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades
5h 20m$54–107Fly Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Union, tram
- Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Unionplane
- Take the tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airporttram
2h 30m$117–215Fly Vancouver Harbour to Victoria International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourplane
- Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YYJ - SEA
4h 18m$265–994Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Coal Harbour Spb-CXH to Seattle-SEA155.4 mi
2h 59mDrive 155.4 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 155.4 mi
2h 59m$36–52
Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to bus which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly and tram which takes 1h 58m and costs $180 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vancouver, BC - Holiday Inn Downtown and arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at SeaTac/Airport via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Vancouver and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 138 miles. The road distance is 156.3 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA), including transfers.
Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, depart from Vancouver, BC - Holiday Inn Downtown station.
Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h, you could also train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Seattle Airport (SEA), 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 Vancouver, BC - Holiday Inn Downtown to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 3 times a day. Tickets cost $43–48 and the journey takes 5h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–500
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Coal Harbour Spb to Seattle Lake Union SPB
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
Flights from Coal Harbour Spb to Seattle Lake Union SPB via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- 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
Tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Vancouver, BC - Holiday Inn Downtown to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $43–48
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $43–48
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver, BC - Holiday Inn Downtown to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Coal Harbour Spb-CXH to Seattle-SEA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Quick Shuttle, arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport station.
Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA).
Book your Vancouver to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1319+ hotels available in Seattle Airport (SEA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vancouver and Seattle Airport (SEA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.