How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Seattle?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Seattle start from £249. The average price for this train route is around £513. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Seattle?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Seattle is 3d 16h, covering a distance of 2368 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3d 1h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Seattle route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Seattle departs at 08:15. And the latest train departs at 15:55.

Train Philadelphia to Seattle from £197 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Seattle on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	3d 16h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	12:32	30th Street Station	3d 1h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	12:32	30th Street Station	3d 1h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	12:32	30th Street Station	3d 1h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	3d 16h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Seattle on 23 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	3d 16h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	3d 16h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	3d 16h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Seattle on 24 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	3d 13h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	3d 1h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	3d 6h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	3d 17h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	12:32	30th Street Station	3d 1h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Seattle on 25 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	3d 13h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	3d 1h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	11:20	30th Street Station	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	12:29	30th Street Station	3d 2h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	15:55	30th Street Station	5d 7h	19:56	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Seattle on 26 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	3d 13h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	3d 1h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	12:32	30th Street Station	3d 1h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	3d 16h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	3d 16h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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 4 days, 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £189, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

4d 8hAverage duration

2375 milesDistance

96kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£189 - £925	Average duration4d 8h	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£249 - £4,260	Average duration3d 16h	CO₂ emissions 347kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,665 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5665 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 £249

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Seattle start from £249. The average price for this train route is around £513. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Seattle?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Seattle is 3d 16h, covering a distance of 2368 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3d 1h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Seattle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Seattle?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Seattle departs at 08:15. And the latest train departs at 15:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

19/12

£546

20/12

£578

Today

£1,636

22/12

£611

23/12

£627

24/12

£481

25/12

£513

26/12

£514

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Seattle was searched and found on 24 Dec 2025 with a price of £481

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

You can expect to pay from £481 to £3,409 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £481, which is on 2025-12-24.