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Compare train and bus for Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$32 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA
How to get from Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:35 PM1h25Mt Vernon, Skagit Station10:00 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$241One-way0 transfers
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8:35 PM1h25Mt Vernon, Skagit Station10:00 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:35 PM1h25Mt Vernon, Skagit Station10:00 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
517 Amtrak Cascades9:43 AM1h57Mt. Veron Station, Mount Vernon, WA11:40 AMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$411One-way0 transfers
519 Amtrak Cascades7:13 PM1h57Mt. Veron Station, Mount Vernon, WA9:10 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mount Vernon, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mount Vernon, WA and Seattle, WA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mt Vernon, Skagit Station and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
- Ferries mostly depart from Victoria, BC and arrive in Port of Seattle, WA.
- Trains mostly depart from Mt. Veron Station, Mount Vernon, WA and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Skagit Transit to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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