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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Old Town San Diego | Seattle King Street Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Seattle King Street Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Seattle King Street Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Seattle King Street Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Seattle
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 783, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5638 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 2 812
Amtrak San Diego Seattle recent customer reviews
San Diego to LA was fine but a little late. Had to rush to catch connection in LA. LA to Seattle staff very unorganized in assigning seating. Amtrak really needs to work on that. Train needs to be cleaned more often. Itinerary was amazing though. Seats very comfortable. Highly recommend it in general.
Chris C.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, 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 San Diego to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Seattle start from R 2 812. The average price for this train route is around R 3 403. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Seattle?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Seattle is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1707 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 13h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Seattle route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Seattle?
The earliest train from San Diego to Seattle departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 749To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 749 to R 20 398 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 268, which is on 2025-12-15.
