How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Seattle?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Seattle start from $225. The average price for this train route is around $441. 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 St. Louis to Seattle?

The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Seattle is 2d 18h, covering a distance of 1717 miles (2769 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 6h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the St. Louis to Seattle route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to Seattle?

The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Seattle at 4:30am. And the latest train departs at 8:10pm.

Train St. Louis to Seattle from $154 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Seattle on December 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:30am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29am	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
4:30am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29am	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
4:30am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29am	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	3d 13h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Seattle on December 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:30am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29am	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 6h	11:29am	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
4:30am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29am	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
4:30am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29am	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 6h	11:29am	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:06 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis 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 2 days, 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $226, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2d 10hAverage Duration

1702 milesDistance

69kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$226 - $380	Average Duration2d 10h	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$225 - $4,261	Average Duration2d 18h	CO₂ emissions 252kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,651 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5651 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 $225

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Seattle start from $225. The average price for this train route is around $441. 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 St. Louis to Seattle?
The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Seattle is 2d 18h, covering a distance of 1717 miles (2769 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the St. Louis to Seattle route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to Seattle?
The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Seattle at 4:30am. And the latest train departs at 8:10pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/14

$281

12/15

$520

Today

$154

12/17

$343

12/18

$408

12/19

$366

12/20

$424

12/21

$410

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Seattle was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $154

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

You can expect to pay from $154 to $3,188 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $343 which is on 2025-12-17.