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

The cheapest train tickets from Vancouver to Seattle start from £31. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Vancouver to Seattle?

The average train journey time from Vancouver to Seattle is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 121 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Vancouver to Seattle route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Vancouver to Seattle departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 16:45.

Train Vancouver to Seattle from £29 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Vancouver to Seattle on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:45	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	21:10	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:15	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	11:40	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	11:40	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	16:45	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	21:10	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Vancouver to Seattle on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:45	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	21:10	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:15	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	11:40	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	11:40	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Vancouver to Seattle on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:45	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	21:10	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:15	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	11:40	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	16:45	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	21:10	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Vancouver to Seattle on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:45	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	21:10	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:15	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	11:40	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	11:40	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	16:45	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	21:10	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Vancouver to Seattle on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:45	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	21:10	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:15	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	11:40	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	16:45	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	21:10	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Vancouver to Seattle on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:45	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	21:10	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:15	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	11:40	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	11:40	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Vancouver to Seattle on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	16:45	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	21:10	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	16:45	Pacific Central Station	4h 25m	21:10	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Vancouver 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 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

4h 15mAverage duration

122 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£25 - £85	Average duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£31 - £71	Average duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,625 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Passengers consistently praise the drivers for their friendliness, helpfulness, and excellent service. The buses are noted to be clean and punctual, providing a pleasant travel experience overall. However, some travelers mentioned a lack of WiFi on board as an area that could enhance future journeys.

Amtrak Vancouver Seattle recent customer reviews

First point of contact at the terminal when scaling in luggage, she was very unhelpful and rude

Hassan P.

27 August 2025

Staff were very friendly. However, the train interior was unbelievably filthy. I have traveled many parts of the world and have never seen such filthy seats and floor . I really hope that remodeling can take place soon.

Claire Lichiu Y.

14 July 2025

Absolutely great. Except in Seattle the floor announcer lied/didn't know what he was talking about, when he said in the inbound bus was still at the border, we should transfer to the rail. The bus turned up five minutes later.

Zip D.

14 April 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Union Pearson Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vancouver, CA 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 Vancouver to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from Vancouver to Seattle start from £31. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Vancouver to Seattle?
The average train journey time from Vancouver to Seattle is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 121 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Vancouver to Seattle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Vancouver to Seattle?
The earliest train from Vancouver to Seattle departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 16:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03/12

£38

04/12

£38

Today

£60

06/12

£38

07/12

£44

08/12

£38

09/12

£44

10/12

£38

The cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Seattle was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £38

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

You can expect to pay from £38 to £86 for a train ticket from Vancouver, CA to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £38, which is on 2025-12-06.

What's the cheapest way to go from Vancouver, CA to Seattle?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h 15m	Avg price£36	Daily departures32
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 25m	Avg price£35	Daily departures2

The best way to travel between Vancouver, CA and Seattle is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £35 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £31. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Seattle, choose the train, as it will take you from Vancouver, CA to Seattle in about 4h 15m – that's the fastest way to get there!