How much does a cheap train ticket from Salt Lake City to Seattle cost?

The average train ticket price from Salt Lake City to Seattle is $341. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Salt Lake City to Seattle is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Salt Lake City to Seattle?

A train trip between Salt Lake City and Seattle is around 1d 21h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1128 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Salt Lake City and Seattle?

The number of trains from Salt Lake City to Seattle can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Salt Lake City to Seattle by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Salt Lake City to Seattle?

When taking the train from Salt Lake City to Seattle, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Salt Lake City to Seattle from $240 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Seattle on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	11:40pm	Central Station	1d 21h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:40pm	Central Station	1d 21h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Seattle on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	11:40pm	Central Station	1d 21h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:40pm	Central Station	1d 21h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Seattle on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	11:40pm	Central Station	1d 21h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:40pm	Central Station	1d 21h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Seattle on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	11:40pm	Central Station	1d 21h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:04 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Seattle

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

1124 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$143 - $292	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$250 - $1,869	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,596 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5596 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $250

Amtrak Salt Lake City Seattle recent customer reviews

2 hour delay on both the train from SLC and Sacramento over charged for upgrading to a sleeping birth

Thomas A.

September 9, 2025

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salt Lake City to Seattle by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Salt Lake City to Seattle cost?
The average train ticket price from Salt Lake City to Seattle is $341. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Salt Lake City to Seattle is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Salt Lake City to Seattle?
A train trip between Salt Lake City and Seattle is around 1d 21h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1128 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Salt Lake City and Seattle?
The number of trains from Salt Lake City to Seattle can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Salt Lake City to Seattle by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Salt Lake City to Seattle?
When taking the train from Salt Lake City to Seattle, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-18

$375

11-19

$502

Today

$535

11-21

$623

11-22

No data

11-23

No data

11-24

$1,590

11-25

$584

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $375

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salt Lake City to Seattle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $375 to $2,200 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $584 which is on 2025-11-25.