- Must visit
Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
Cheapest price
$276
Average price
$276
Fastest journey
1 d 11 h 47 m
Average duration
1 d 11 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1586 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, CA 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 Santa Ana, CA to Seattle, WA will cost around $276 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $276.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Ana, CA for Seattle, WA on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 1586 km distance in an average of 1 d 11 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 11 h 47 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 d 11 h 47 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $124. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $124, and a train costs an average of $169.
Distance: 985 miles (1586 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$352 Average price | $342 Average price | $271 Average price Cheapest | $236 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
35h 25m Average total duration 34h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 35m Average total duration 26h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Ana, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $342 (€280).
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $352 (€288).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 5m.
Train takes on average 34h 55m.
Tickets start at around $352 (€288) compared to roughly $236 (€193) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-116.34 (€-95.22). The journey takes 34h 55m versus 18h 2m 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 Santa Ana, CA to Seattle, WA trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:04 PM Santa Ana, CA | 35h47 | 2:51 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:01 PM Santa Ana, CA | 35h50 | 3:51 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:04 PM Santa Ana, CA | 35h47 | 3:51 AM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Seattle, WA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 34h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $169 (€138) but you can travel from only $98 (€80) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 09:55. The fastest train covers the 985 miles (1586 km) distance in 35h 47m.
Distance 985 miles (1586 km) |
Average train duration 34h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $169 (€138) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 35h 47m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 9:55 AM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 84 days |
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Most Santa Ana, CA to Seattle, WA trains use the Santa Ana Station to King Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Ana, CA and Seattle, WA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Santa Ana Station is 1 km from Santa Ana city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Ana Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant, Chapter One: the modern local
Ticket office support is available at Santa Ana Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Ana Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Ana Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Ana Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Ana Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana, Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport.
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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