There are 10 ways to get from Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA) by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
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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
3h 14m$178–341Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus FlixBus 2115
4h 55m$24–45Fly Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane YVR - SEA
3h 37m$164–710Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades
5h 20m$55–108Fly Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Union, tram
- Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Unionplane
- Take the tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airporttram
3h 45m$111–224Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Chevron - Gas Station to Bellingham Airportbus
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane BLI - SEA
5h 12m$268–528Fly 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
5h 4m$265–1,008Bus via Waterfront Station @ Platform 1
- Take the bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportbus Vancouver
6h 36m$45–54Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Vancouver, BC to Seattle-SEA153.4 mi
3hDrive 153.4 mi
- Drive from Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 153.4 mi
3h$36–51
Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA) by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to bus which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to drive which takes 3h and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vancouver and arriving at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver, BC 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, BC and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 140 miles. The road distance is 154.3 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA), including transfers.
Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.
Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 55m, you could also train, which costs $55 - $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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Vancouver to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport once daily. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–500
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
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
- $27–200
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Coal Harbour Spb to Seattle Lake Union SPB
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–330
Flights from Coal Harbour Spb to Seattle Lake Union SPB via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–200
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Chevron - Gas Station to Bellingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–28
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $24–28
Bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $43–49
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $43–49
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Vancouver, BC to Seattle-SEA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA).
Book your Vancouver, BC to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vancouver, BC and Seattle Airport (SEA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













