How much is the train ticket from Washington to Seattle?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Seattle start from R 3 355. The average price for this train route is around R 6 909. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Seattle?

The average train journey time from Washington to Seattle is 3d 10h, covering a distance of 3739 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 22h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Seattle route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Washington to Seattle departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Train Washington to Seattle from R 3 678 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Seattle on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:57	Union Station	3d 9h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	15:57	Union Station	3d 9h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Seattle on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:57	Union Station	3d 9h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	11:39	Union Station	3d 14h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Seattle on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:57	Union Station	3d 9h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	15:57	Union Station	3d 9h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	15:57	Union Station	3d 9h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	15:57	Union Station	4d 6h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	15:57	Union Station	4d 6h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Seattle on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:57	Union Station	2d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	11:39	Union Station	3d 2h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	11:39	Union Station	3d 2h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	15:57	Union Station	2d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	07:13	Union Station	3d 7h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Seattle on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:57	Union Station	2d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	15:57	Union Station	2d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Seattle on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:57	Union Station	3d 10h	23:05	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	15:57	Union Station	2d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	15:57	Union Station	2d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Seattle on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:57	Union Station	2d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	15:57	Union Station	2d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 7:28 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington 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 3 days, 23 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 289, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

3d 23hAverage duration

3747 kmDistance

94kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 289 - R 11 019	Average duration3d 23h	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 355 - R 63 011	Average duration3d 10h	CO₂ emissions 340kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 3 355

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, 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 Washington to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Seattle start from R 3 355. The average price for this train route is around R 6 909. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Seattle?
The average train journey time from Washington to Seattle is 3d 10h, covering a distance of 3739 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 22h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Seattle route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Seattle?
The earliest train from Washington to Seattle departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/01

R 6 282

26/01

R 11 636

Today

R 10 643

28/01

R 7 519

29/01

R 6 819

30/01

R 5 940

31/01

R 5 940

01/02

R 6 656

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Seattle was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of R 5 940

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

You can expect to pay from R 5 940 to R 47 582 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 5 940, which is on 2026-01-30.