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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Central Station | Seattle King Street Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Central Station | Seattle King Street Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salt Lake City to Seattle
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 R 1 951, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5639 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 R 2 997
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
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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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Salt Lake City to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Seattle start from R 2 997. The average price for this train route is around R 4 324. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 1125 km. The quickest train can get 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.
The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Seattle was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 776To 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 R 3 776 to R 26 534 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 R 3 776, which is on 2025-12-16.
