One embodiment of a transition-to-turbine seal (300) comprises a transition exit seal (302) adapted for fixed attachment to an exit rail (350) of a transition (109), and a stage-1 seal (340). The stage-1 seal (340) comprises an axial seal slot (348) comprising parallel walls (346, 347) adapted to slidingly engage a first male member (310) of the transition exit seal (302). The stage-1 seal (340) also comprises a radial seal slot (354) comprising parallel walls (351, 353) adapted to slidingly engage a plate (338) of a row 1 vane segment (330). The transition-to-turbine seal (300) thus provides both axial and radial freedom of movement. Materials and coatings for the transition exit seal (302) and the stage-1 seal (340) are selected to promote preferential wear of these components relative to wear of the surface of the row 1 vane segment (330). Wear of the exit rail (350) is reduced or eliminated due to the noted fixed attachment.