- Must visit
Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edmonds, WA to Seattle, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edmonds, WA to Seattle, WA will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edmonds, WA for Seattle, WA on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 40 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.
519 Amtrak Cascades
517 Amtrak Cascades
519 Amtrak Cascades
517 Amtrak CascadesOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edmonds, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edmonds, WA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edmonds, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 40m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.92 (€-10.58). The journey takes 40m versus 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Edmonds, WA to Seattle, WA trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
517 Amtrak Cascades | 11:00 AM Edmonds Station, Edmonds, WA | 0h40 | 11:40 AM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Edmonds, WA to Seattle, WA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 8:30 AM |
Last train 8:30 PM |
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Most Edmonds, WA to Seattle, WA trains use the Edmonds Station to King Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Edmonds, WA and Seattle, WA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edmonds Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Edmonds Station.
ATMs are available at Edmonds Station.
Available at Edmonds Station: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edmonds Station.
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.
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