Next available departures

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on October 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on October 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on October 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on October 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 12h	10:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 12h	10:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on October 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:50pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 12h	10:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 12h	10:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 12h	10:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 8h	6:20pm	UCLA	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 8h	6:20pm	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on October 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Los Angeles on October 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 14h	12:20am	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 9h	7:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	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 a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

1528 kmDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$128 - $645	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$186 - $1,369	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 141kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4.1/56,578 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 6578 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $186

Amtrak Seattle Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The engineer was late which made everything late

Brian M.

December 7, 2022

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 at $186. The average price for this train route is around $194. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Seattle to Los Angeles?
The average train trip from Seattle to Los Angeles takes 1d 11h and covers 1545 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle to Los Angeles route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to Los Angeles?
The earliest train from Seattle to Los Angeles departs at 9:55am. 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

10-17

$336

10-18

$430

Today

$300

10-20

$269

10-21

$269

10-22

$269

10-23

$330

10-24

$291

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Oct 20, 2026 with a price of $269

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 $269 to $2,937 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 $269 which is on 2026-10-20.

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 4h	Avg Price$205	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1d 11h	Avg Price$194	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 $194 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $186. 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 4h —that's the fastest way to get there!