The cheapest and fastest trains from Spokane, WA to Seattle, WA
Cheapest price
€124
Average price
€139
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
10 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
367 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Spokane, 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 Spokane, WA to Seattle, WA will cost around €139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €124.
Of the 2 trains that leave Spokane, WA for Seattle, WA on Tue, Dec 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 09 the direct trains cover the 367 km distance in an average of 10 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
On Tue, Dec 09 the slowest trains will take 13 h 48 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.
27 Empire Builder · 518 Amtrak Cascades
7 Empire Builder
7 Empire Builder
27 Empire Builder · 518 Amtrak CascadesTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Spokane, WA to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Spokane, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €77.
Distance: 228 miles (367 km)
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€108 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €336 Average price |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Spokane, WA to Seattle, WA train times
The table below shows live departures for Spokane, WA to Seattle, WA trains for today, Monday, December 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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7 Empire Builder | 11:19 AM Spokane Station, Spokane, WA | 8h10 | 7:29 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
27 Empire Builder · 518 Amtrak Cascades | 11:49 AM Spokane Station, Spokane, WA | 13h48 | 1:37 AM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Spokane, WA to Seattle, WA
Trains from Spokane, WA to Seattle, WA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:19, the last at 17:27. The fastest train covers the 228 miles (367 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 228 miles (367 km) |
Average train duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 10m |
First train 03:19 |
Last train 17:27 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Spokane, WA to Seattle, WA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Spokane, WA and Seattle, WA from $42 (€34). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Spokane, WA to Seattle, WA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Spokane, WA to Seattle, 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 Seattle, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Spokane, WA to Seattle, WA
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Steam Plant Kitchen + Brewery
- Wild Sage American Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection
- The Historic Davenport, Autograph Collection
- Hotel Ruby
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Spokane Transit Authority 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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