How far is Boston from Seattle?

The distance between the two cities is 2483 miles (4005 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Seattle?

Most of the buses traveling from Boston to Seattle leave from Back Bay Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Seattle?

Once in Seattle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Waterfall Garden, Space Needle, Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant, Pacific Science Center and Reptile Zoo.

Bus Boston to Seattle from $169 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Seattle on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	3d 19h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	4d 8h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	6:00am	Boston (South Station)	4d 10h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	4d 18h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	6:00am	Boston (South Station)	4d 10h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Seattle on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	3d 19h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	4d 8h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	4d 18h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	4d 19h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	4d 19h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Seattle on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	4d 2h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	3d 19h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	4d 8h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	4d 18h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	4d 19h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Seattle on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:10am	Boston (South Station)	3d 19h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	4d 8h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	1:30am	Boston (South Station)	4d 14h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	4d 18h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	1:30am	Boston (South Station)	4d 15h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Seattle

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 4 days, 15 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

4d 15hAverage Duration

2478 milesDistance

100kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$138 - $1,045	Average Duration4d 15h	CO₂ emissions 100kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$298 - $3,647	Average Duration4d 7h	CO₂ emissions 364kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Seattle?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Stops in Seattle

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
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B
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street.
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D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
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E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Boston Seattle recent customer reviews

Good staff good driving experienced drivers...I really appreciate them...most importantly James he drove us from Chicago

Enoch M.

December 7, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Seattle by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/25

$517

11/26

$868

Today

$402

11/28

$389

11/29

No data

11/30

$497

12/01

$314

12/02

$244

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Seattle was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $244

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to Seattle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $244 to $3,248 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $244 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.