How much is the train ticket from Sacramento to Seattle?

The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Seattle start from R 1 847. The average price for this train route is around R 2 080. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Seattle?

The average train journey time from Sacramento to Seattle is 20h 2m, covering a distance of 1005 km. The quickest train can get you there in 20h 2m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Seattle route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Seattle?

The earliest train from Sacramento to Seattle departs at 23:49. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Train Sacramento to Seattle from R 1 764 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Seattle on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	20h 2m	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	20h 2m	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Seattle on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	20h 2m	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	20h 2m	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Seattle on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	20h 2m	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	20h 2m	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Seattle on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	20h 2m	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	20h 2m	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Seattle on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	20h 2m	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	20h 2m	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Seattle on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	20h 2m	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	20h 2m	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Seattle on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	20h 2m	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:27 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento 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 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 266, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

16h 30mAverage duration

1011 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 266 - R 4 741	Average duration16h 30m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 847 - R 3 333	Average duration20h 2m	CO₂ emissions 91kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 847

Amtrak Sacramento Seattle recent customer reviews

I really enjoyed the comfortability and access to amenities. But the bathroom were filthy, and the way people were seated could have been better

Eva A.

19 March 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to Seattle by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Sacramento to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Seattle start from R 1 847. The average price for this train route is around R 2 080. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Seattle?
The average train journey time from Sacramento to Seattle is 20h 2m, covering a distance of 1005 km. The quickest train can get you there in 20h 2m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Seattle route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Seattle?
The earliest train from Sacramento to Seattle departs at 23:49. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 2 560

10/12

R 3 200

Today

R 21 529

12/12

R 3 615

13/12

R 2 836

14/12

R 2 560

15/12

R 2 836

16/12

R 3 200

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Seattle was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 560

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 560 to R 23 674 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 560, which is on 2025-12-14.