How much does a train ticket cost from St. Louis to Seattle?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Seattle start from £121. The average price for this train route is around £279. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Seattle?

The average train journey time from St. Louis to Seattle is 2d 18h, covering a distance of 1717 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 6h and is operated by Amtrak .

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

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Seattle?

The earliest train from St. Louis to Seattle departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 20:10.

Train St. Louis to Seattle from £116 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Seattle on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2d 6h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2d 6h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Seattle on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2d 18h	23:05	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2d 6h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Seattle on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2d 18h	23:05	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2d 6h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Seattle on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2d 6h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2d 6h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Seattle on 7 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2d 6h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	2d 6h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 19:35 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis 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, 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3d 5hAverage duration

1705 milesDistance

69kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£169 - £384	Average duration3d 5h	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£121 - £2,814	Average duration2d 18h	CO₂ emissions 252kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,754 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5754 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 £121

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Seattle by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from St. Louis to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Seattle start from £121. The average price for this train route is around £279. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Seattle?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Seattle is 2d 18h, covering a distance of 1717 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Seattle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Seattle?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Seattle departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 20:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

30/01

£368

31/01

£313

Today

£325

02/02

£244

03/02

£227

04/02

£236

05/02

£205

06/02

£158

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Seattle was searched and found on 6 Feb 2026 with a price of £158

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 £158 to £1,835 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 £158, which is on 2026-02-06.