How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Seattle?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Seattle start from $161. The average price for this train route is around $425. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Seattle?

The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Seattle is 2d 18h, covering a distance of 1717 miles (2769 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 6h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the St. Louis to Seattle route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to Seattle?

The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Seattle at 4:30am. And the latest train departs at 8:10pm.

Train St. Louis to Seattle from $211 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Seattle on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 18h	10:50pm	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 6h	11:29am	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29am	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	8:10pm	Gateway Station	4d 1h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	8:10pm	Gateway Station	4d 1h	7:51pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Seattle on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 18h	10:50pm	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 6h	11:29am	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	11:29am	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 18h	10:50pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 18h	10:50pm	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:57 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Seattle

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 3 days, 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $229, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3d 5hAverage Duration

1705 milesDistance

69kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$229 - $253	Average Duration3d 5h	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$161 - $3,760	Average Duration2d 18h	CO₂ emissions 252kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5715 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $161

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Seattle by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Seattle start from $161. The average price for this train route is around $425. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Seattle?
The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Seattle is 2d 18h, covering a distance of 1717 miles (2769 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the St. Louis to Seattle route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to Seattle?
The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Seattle at 4:30am. And the latest train departs at 8:10pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/06

$319

01/07

$367

Today

$375

01/09

$422

01/10

$375

01/11

$303

01/12

$266

01/13

$223

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Seattle was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $223

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

You can expect to pay from $223 to $2,905 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $223 which is on 2026-01-13.