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

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Los Angeles start from $124. The average price for this train route is around $127. 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 Seattle to Los Angeles?

The average train ride duration from Seattle to Los Angeles is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 958 miles (1545 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Seattle to Los Angeles route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Seattle to Los Angeles?

The earliest train departs from Seattle to Los Angeles at 9:55am. And the latest train departs at 9:55am.

Train Seattle to Los Angeles from $121 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on December 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	Cheapest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on December 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	Cheapest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on December 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	Cheapest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on December 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	Cheapest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on December 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	Cheapest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on December 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	Cheapest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on December 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	Cheapest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

948 milesDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $426	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$124 - $297	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 141kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,629 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5629 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 $124

Amtrak Seattle Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The engineer was late which made everything late

Brian M.

December 7, 2022

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Seattle to Los Angeles, US 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 Seattle to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Los Angeles start from $124. The average price for this train route is around $127. 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 Seattle to Los Angeles?
The average train ride duration from Seattle to Los Angeles is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 958 miles (1545 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Seattle to Los Angeles route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Seattle to Los Angeles?
The earliest train departs from Seattle to Los Angeles at 9:55am. And the latest train departs at 9:55am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/06

$178

12/07

$313

Today

$121

12/09

$178

12/10

$178

12/11

$178

12/12

$222

12/13

$197

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $121

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 $121 to $1,146 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 $178 which is on 2025-12-09.

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 Price$159	Daily Departures19
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 11h	Avg Price$127	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 $127 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $124. 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!