How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Seattle?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Seattle start from $163. The average price for this train route is around $164. 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 San Diego to Seattle?

The average train ride duration from San Diego to Seattle is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1061 miles (1711 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 12h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Diego 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 San Diego to Seattle?

The earliest train departs from San Diego to Seattle at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 6:10am.

Train San Diego to Seattle from $157 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Seattle on January 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Seattle on January 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 15h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Seattle on January 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Seattle on January 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Seattle on January 31
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Seattle on February 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:34 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego 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, 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1058 milesDistance

43kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$92 - $577	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$163 - $821	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 156kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5750 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 $163

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.

August 13, 2022

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US 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 San Diego to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Seattle start from $163. The average price for this train route is around $164. 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 San Diego to Seattle?
The average train ride duration from San Diego to Seattle is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1061 miles (1711 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 12h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Diego 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 San Diego to Seattle?
The earliest train departs from San Diego to Seattle at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 6:10am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/24

No data

01/25

$156

Today

$238

01/27

$214

01/28

$294

01/29

$160

01/30

$214

01/31

$233

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle was searched and found on Jan 25, 2026 with a price of $156

To 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 $156 to $1,066 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 $160 which is on 2026-01-29.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 11h	Avg Price$180	Daily Departures17
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 13h	Avg Price$164	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between San Diego, CA, US and Seattle is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $164 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $163. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Seattle, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle in about 1d 11h - that's the fastest way to get there!