Find train tickets from San Francisco to Seattle
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Cheapest day to travel | Thursday |
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Most expensive day to travel | Sunday |
Average price (round-trip) | $330 |
Average price (one-way) | $116 |
Top tips for finding San Francisco to Seattle train tickets
- If you’re taking the train from San Francisco to Seattle, you’ll be catching it in Emeryville Station (EMY) across the San Francisco Bay. To get there, there is a bus transfer from downtown San Francisco to the train station. Take the Amtrak Thruway Connecting Bus on Mission Street and get to Emeryville Train Station in about half an hour. The Coast Starlight route to Seattle also passes through the cities of Berkeley and Richmond on the way north out of the Bay Area.
- Upon your arrival in Seattle, you will be getting off at King Street Station located in the International District of the downtown area. Right outside the train station, you’ll find the International District/Chinatown Link stop. The Link is a light rail line that can get you from the train station to your destination. It stretches the length of Seattle from North to South. It’s also possible to get to the Seattle/Tacoma International Airport from King Street Station taking the Link.
- If you’re going to check a bag on your Amtrak from San Francisco to Seattle you may have to get to Emeryville train station (EMY) from San Francisco by different means than the Amtrak Thruway Connecting Bus. This transfer does not allow checked baggage. However, the Emeryville train to Seattle does include two checked bags along with two carry-on items. Your luggage must be checked in at least 45min prior to your departure. The station offers checked baggage assistance on-site as well.
- If you’re looking to travel in a specific class, you should know the trains from San Francisco to Seattle are offered on only one route with two segments. The first segment is the bus transfer from downtown San Francisco (SFC) to Emeryville Station (EMY). This short transfer route only offers coach seating. However, on the Coast Starlight Amtrak to Seattle (SEA) you may choose between Coach Class, Business Class, or a Sleeper car as it is a night train.
- 25% of our users found round-trip train tickets from San Francisco to Seattle for $375 or less.
- You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel at noon.
FAQs when traveling from San Francisco to Seattle by train
Is there free Wi-Fi offered on the trains from San Francisco to Seattle?
If you wish to stay connected during your trip to Seattle from San Francisco, be aware that unfortunately the train does not offer free Wi-Fi on-board. We suggest coming prepared with your own internet access if you need to get work done on the train or wish to browse online during your travels, or enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery. Furthermore, neither the Emeryville Train Station nor King Street Station in Seattle have Wi-Fi inside either.
Are pets allowed on the route from San Francisco to Seattle?
The Amtrak from Emeryville (EMY) in the San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle (SEA) does allow small pets on board. Pet owners must provide the pet carriers and they are only permitted if the total of the carrier plus the pet don’t weigh more than 20 pounds. A fee is also applied for the pets to travel and the pet carrier counts as one of the permitted carry-on items. However, the Thruway Connecting Bus from downtown San Francisco to the Emeryville train station does not allow pets.
Is the route from San Francisco to Seattle wheelchair accessible?
If you’re leaving from San Francisco and taking the Amtrak Thruway Bus to the train station in Emeryville (EMY), the bus has an accessible platform for getting on board. As for the transfer in Emeryville, the train station is also wheelchair accessible, including train platforms, restrooms, parking and ticket offices. The King Street Station (SEA) in Seattle has accessible platforms upon arrival and wheelchair lifts.
Are there dining options on the trains from San Francisco to Seattle?
The daily Coast Starlight route from California to Washington offers five meals during the whole trip for those traveling in a private room. They have access to the Dining Car where they are served complimentary meals or in-room service if desired. As for the passengers traveling in Coach, there’s a Café service at your disposal where you will find an assortment of beverages and snacks on-board.
What train companies travel from San Francisco to Seattle?
Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.