How much does a train ticket cost from Salt Lake City to Seattle?

The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Seattle start from £134. The average price for this train route is around £183. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Seattle is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 698 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak .

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

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Salt Lake City to Seattle?

The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Seattle departs at 23:40. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Train Salt Lake City to Seattle from £137 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Seattle on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:40	Central Station	1d 21h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Seattle on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:40	Central Station	1d 21h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:40	Central Station	1d 21h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Seattle on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:40	Central Station	1d 21h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:40	Central Station	1d 21h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Seattle on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:40	Central Station	1d 21h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:40	Central Station	1d 21h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Seattle on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	1d 21h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	1d 21h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Seattle on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	1d 21h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	1d 21h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Seattle on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	1d 21h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	1d 21h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:15 MST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Salt Lake City 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 1 day, 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £77, 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£77 - £157	Average duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£134 - £1,003	Average duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5607 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 £134

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.

9 September 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Seattle start from £134. The average price for this train route is around £183. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Salt Lake City to Seattle?
The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Seattle is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 698 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Salt Lake City to Seattle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Salt Lake City to Seattle?
The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Seattle departs at 23:40. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/11

£854

25/11

£335

Today

No data

27/11

£812

28/11

£1,209

29/11

£368

30/11

£287

01/12

£194

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Seattle was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £194

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 £194 to £1,209 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 £194, which is on 2025-12-01.