The cheapest and fastest trains from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vancouver, WA 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 Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 7 trains that leave Vancouver, WA for Seattle, WA every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 220 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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 coach, train and flight for Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 220 km
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£72 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 Coast Starlight | 00:16 Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 3h35 | 03:51 King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
506 Amtrak Cascades | 02:13 Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 3h07 | 05:20 King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
508 Amtrak Cascades | 03:43 Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 3h07 | 06:50 King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
500 Amtrak Cascades | 15:03 Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 3h07 | 18:10 King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
502 Amtrak Cascades | 16:48 Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 3h07 | 19:55 King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
504 Amtrak Cascades | 18:58 Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 3h07 | 22:05 King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
518 Amtrak Cascades | 22:28 Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 3h09 | 01:37 King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA
Distance 220 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 06:45 |
Last train 20:05 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Vancouver, WA to Seattle, WA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Vancouver, WA and Seattle, WA from £48. 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 Vancouver, WA and Seattle, WA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station building.
- Tommy O's Pacific Rim Bistro
- Gray's at the Park
- Outside the main entrance.
- Free for passengers
- Hilton Vancouver Washington
- Comfort Inn & Suites Vancouver
- Best Western Plus Vancouver Mall Dr. Hotel & Suites
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, waiting room, ticket office, and platforms
- Bus: C-Tran services available
- Taxi: Local taxi services available
- 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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