The cheapest and fastest trains from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA
Cheapest price
£136
Average price
£136
Fastest journey
22 h 30 m
Average duration
22 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1090 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA will cost around £136 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £136.
Of the 1 trains that leave Oakland, CA for Seattle, WA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 1090 km distance in an average of 22 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £83, and a train costs an average of £187.
Distance: 1090 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£187 Average Price | £162 Average Price Cheapest | £167 Average Price |
22h 56m Average total duration 22h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 26m Average total duration 16h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 3.3 - 6.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA
Distance 1090 km |
Average train duration 22h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £187 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 22h 30m |
First train 09:55 |
Last train 21:41 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Oakland, CA and Seattle, WA from £83. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oakland, CA and Seattle, WA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Yoshi's Oakland
- Scott's Seafood Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Waterfront Hotel
- Z Hotel Jack London Square
- Executive Inn & Suites
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Bus: AC Transit lines 12, 72, 72M
- Ferry: San Francisco Bay Ferry
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with several parking lots and garages in the vicinity.
- The London Plane
- Salumi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
- The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
- Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Sounder trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Light Rail: Link Light Rail at International District/Chinatown Station
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