How much is the train ticket from Seattle to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Washington start from R 3 481. The average price for this train route is around R 8 164. 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 Washington?

The average train journey time from Seattle to Washington is 2d 17h, covering a distance of 3739 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 17h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Seattle to Washington 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 Washington?

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

Train Seattle to Washington from R 4 019 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Seattle to Washington on 10 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Washington on 11 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:44	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	Fastest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:44	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Washington on 12 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Washington on 13 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:44	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	Fastest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:44	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Washington on 14 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Washington on 15 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:44	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	Fastest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:44	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Washington on 16 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Washington on 17 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 17h	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:44 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 days, 17 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 481, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2d 17hAverage duration

3739 kmDistance

340kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 391 - R 9 541	Average duration3d 16h	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 481 - R 18 229	Average duration2d 17h	CO₂ emissions 340kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55 784 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.6

Based on 5784 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 3 481

Amtrak Seattle Washington recent customer reviews

I got a ticket from Seattle, WA, to Washington, DC, on Aug. 4, 2025. The trip will take 65 hours and 10 minutes to travel. It took us more than 80 hours to get to Washington, DC. It has been a terrible experience. Not only that, but it started delayed in Chicago. Rerouted to New York and to Washington, DC, it's exhausting to spend on the road without shower for 3 days

Mengesha E.

8 August 2025

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

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Seattle to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Washington start from R 3 481. The average price for this train route is around R 8 164. 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 Washington?
The average train journey time from Seattle to Washington is 2d 17h, covering a distance of 3739 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 17h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle to Washington 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 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

08/04

R 20 834

09/04

R 20 834

Today

R 9 219

11/04

R 11 988

12/04

R 12 781

13/04

R 9 658

14/04

R 12 781

15/04

R 8 763

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 15 Apr 2026 with a price of R 8 763

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 R 8 763 to R 57 184 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 R 8 763, which is on 2026-04-15.