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Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
Regional history museum covering Spokane's Indigenous heritage, rail history and the story of the Inland Northwest.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
On Wed 04 Nov, we found 3 trains from Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 367 km distance in an average of 9 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 22 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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Trains from Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:19, the last at 16:55. The fastest train covers the 367 km distance in 7h 42m.
Distance 367 km |
Average train duration 9h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 42m |
First train 3:19 |
Last train 16:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 Coast Starlight · 28 Empire Builder | 9:55 King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 14h22 | 0:17 Spokane Station, Spokane, WA | 1 change | |
8 Empire Builder | 16:55 King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 7h42 | 0:37 Spokane Station, Spokane, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 November | |||||
![]() | 0:55 Seattle, WA | 7h42 | 8:37 Spokane, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Regional history museum covering Spokane's Indigenous heritage, rail history and the story of the Inland Northwest.
University art museum with rotating exhibitions, modern works and thoughtful programmes in a compact gallery space.
Children's museum with hands-on science, art and imaginative play exhibits designed for families and younger visitors.
Central park built for Expo '74, home to Spokane Falls, walking paths, gardens and several signature city attractions.
Popular urban trail and river gorge area with basalt cliffs, suspension bridges and scenic walks close to the city centre.
Lively district with independent shops, murals, nightlife and a strong local character just east of downtown.
Thick American-style pancakes topped with huckleberries, a regional mountain berry prized across the Inland Northwest for its tart, wild flavour.
A classic local treat of vanilla ice cream and roasted peanuts covered in thick chocolate sauce, created in Spokane in the early 1900s.
Smoked or grilled rainbow trout from Inland Northwest waters, valued locally for its clean flavour and strong regional fishing tradition.
Refined farm-to-table restaurant known for seasonal Inland Northwest ingredients, polished service and an intimate downtown setting.
Lively casual spot serving regional comfort food, famous for its hot fudge sundae and old-school Spokane dining tradition.
Well-known brewery and restaurant pouring house beers with hearty pub fare in a spacious, energetic downtown venue.
Moderate for a US inland city: hotels often cost less than major coastal cities, while dining and local transport are fairly typical for US travellers.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafés often have tip jars or card prompts for small tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Spokane, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Seattle, WA to Spokane, WA trains use the King Street Station to Spokane Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Seattle, WA and Spokane, WA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
King Street Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The London Plane, Salumi
Ticket office support is available at King Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at King Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at King Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at King Street Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at King Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square, The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown.
Spokane Station is 1 km from Spokane city centre. Public transport options include:
Spokane Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Steam Plant Kitchen + Brewery, Wild Sage American Bistro
Ticket office support is available at Spokane Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Spokane Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Spokane Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Spokane Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection, The Historic Davenport, Autograph Collection, Hotel Ruby.
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