Train from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Seattle on 26 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Seattle King Street StationCheapest
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Seattle King Street StationFastest
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Seattle King Street StationNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Seattle King Street StationNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Seattle King Street StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:28 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego 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, 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 512, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
1d 11hAverage duration
1706 kmDistance
43kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceR 1 512 - R 9 500Average duration1d 11h
43kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceR 2 683 - R 13 537Average duration1d 13h
156kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US 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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Seattle?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Seattle start from R 2 683. The average price for this train route is around R 2 700. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from San Diego to Seattle is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1711 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 12h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the San Diego to Seattle 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 San Diego to Seattle?

    The earliest train from San Diego to Seattle departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
23/01
R 3 529
24/01
No data
Today
R 2 573
26/01
R 3 925
27/01
R 2 903
28/01
R 4 848
29/01
R 2 639
30/01
R 3 529
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 573

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 573 to R 17 578 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 639, which is on 2026-01-29.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Diego, CA, US 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 R 2 700 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 2 683. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Seattle, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle in about 1d 11h – that's the fastest way to get there!

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