How much is the train ticket from Salt Lake City to Seattle?

The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Seattle start from $174. The average price for this train route is around $250. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Salt Lake City to Seattle?

The average train ride duration from Salt Lake City to Seattle is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 698 miles (1125 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Salt Lake City to Seattle route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Salt Lake City to Seattle?

The earliest train departs from Salt Lake City to Seattle at 11:40pm. And the latest train departs at 11:49pm.

Train Salt Lake City to Seattle from $166 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Seattle on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	11:49pm	Central Station	1d 21h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:49pm	Central Station	1d 21h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Seattle on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	11:49pm	Central Station	1d 21h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:49pm	Central Station	1d 21h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:29 AM 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 the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

697 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$113 - $203	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$174 - $1,296	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 102kg 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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $174

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

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

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Salt Lake City to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Seattle start from $174. The average price for this train route is around $250. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Salt Lake City to Seattle?
The average train ride duration from Salt Lake City to Seattle is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 698 miles (1125 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Salt Lake City to Seattle route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Salt Lake City to Seattle?
The earliest train departs from Salt Lake City to Seattle at 11:40pm. And the latest train departs at 11:49pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/10

$371

12/11

$344

Today

$276

12/13

No data

12/14

$297

12/15

No data

12/16

$218

12/17

$321

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Seattle was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $218

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 $218 to $1,532 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 $218 which is on 2025-12-16.