How much is the train ticket from Seattle to Los Angeles?

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Los Angeles start from R 2 134. The average price for this train route is around R 2 187. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Seattle to Los Angeles?

The average train journey time from Seattle to Los Angeles is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1545 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Seattle to Los Angeles 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 Seattle to Los Angeles?

The earliest train from Seattle to Los Angeles departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 09:55.

Train Seattle to Los Angeles from R 2 093 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Seattle to Los Angeles on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	Cheapest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	17:15	Union Station	Fastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	19:15	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	19:15	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Los Angeles on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	Cheapest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	17:15	Union Station	Fastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	19:15	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	19:15	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Los Angeles on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	Cheapest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	17:15	Union Station	Fastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	00:20	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	00:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Los Angeles on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	Cheapest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	17:15	Union Station	Fastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	00:20	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	00:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Los Angeles on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	Cheapest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	17:15	Union Station	Fastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	00:20	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	00:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Los Angeles on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	00:20	Union Station	Cheapest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	17:15	Union Station	Fastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	00:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Los Angeles on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	17:15	Union Station	CheapestFastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	00:20	Union Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	00:20	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 404, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 5hAverage duration

1551 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 404 - R 7 364	Average duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 134 - R 5 123	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 141kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 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 2 134

Amtrak Seattle Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The engineer was late which made everything late

Brian M.

7 December 2022

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle to Los Angeles, US 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 Seattle to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Los Angeles start from R 2 134. The average price for this train route is around R 2 187. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Seattle to Los Angeles?
The average train journey time from Seattle to Los Angeles is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1545 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle to Los Angeles 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 Seattle to Los Angeles?
The earliest train from Seattle to Los Angeles departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 09:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 3 079

10/12

R 3 407

Today

R 3 788

12/12

R 3 840

13/12

R 4 359

14/12

R 4 359

15/12

R 3 840

16/12

R 3 840

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 079

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 079 to R 17 917 for a train ticket from Seattle to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 840, which is on 2025-12-12.

What's the cheapest way to go from Seattle to Los Angeles, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 5h	Avg priceR 2 805	Daily departures20
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 11h	Avg priceR 2 187	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Seattle and Los Angeles, US 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 2 187 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 2 134. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Los Angeles, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Seattle to Los Angeles, US in about 1d 5h – that's the fastest way to get there!