Train from Seattle to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Seattle to Washington on 14 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Seattle King Street Station
Union StationCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Seattle King Street Station
Union StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Seattle King Street Station
Union StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 01:31 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 days, 16 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
3d 16hAverage duration
2322 milesDistance
94kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£115 - £619Average duration3d 16h
94kg CO₂e
Average price£203 - £2,455Average duration2d 17h
340kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle to Washington, DC, US by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Seattle to Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Washington start from £203. The average price for this train route is around £357. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Seattle to Washington?

    The average train journey time from Seattle to Washington is 2d 17h, covering a distance of 2319 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 17h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Seattle to Washington route?

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

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to Washington?

    The earliest train from Seattle to Washington departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 16:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/01
£794
12/01
£312
Today
£312
14/01
£523
15/01
£825
16/01
£825
17/01
£330
18/01
£296
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Seattle to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 18 Jan 2026 with a price of £296

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

You can expect to pay from £296 to £1,619 for a train ticket from Seattle to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £296, which is on 2026-01-18.

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