Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Auburn travel guide

Auburn Tourism | Auburn Guide

You're Going to Love Auburn

With a population of 70,180, Auburn is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Auburn has to offer.

Where to Eat in Auburn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Smoke & Cedar Steakhouse (2402 Auburn Way S) and Muckleshoot Restaurant (2402 Auburn Way S) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Market 253 (2402 Auburn Way S) and 8 Restaurant (2402 Auburn Way S) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Auburn.

When to visit Auburn

Auburn in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Auburn in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Auburn

Plane

When flying to Auburn, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Auburn include Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui. The shortest domestic flight to Auburn departs from Denver and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Auburn. The train journey from Auburn to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Auburn is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 22 miles from Auburn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auburn, including Amtrak, Bus and FlixBus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Auburn takes 125 miles and will cost you around $22. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

When flying to Auburn, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Auburn include Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui. The shortest domestic flight to Auburn departs from Denver and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Auburn. The train journey from Auburn to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Auburn is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 22 miles from Auburn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auburn, including Amtrak, Bus and FlixBus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Auburn takes 125 miles and will cost you around $22. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Auburn

BFISeattle King County/Boeing
PAEEverett Paine Field
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Auburn

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,450 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (906 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Auburn

Most booked hotels in Auburn

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 383 reviews)
$94+
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 238 reviews)
$190+
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Country Inn & Suites Seattle-Tacoma Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2924 reviews)
$77+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 833 reviews)
$95+
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Comfort Inn Auburn - Seattle
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 352 reviews)
$98+
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Garner Hotel Auburn - Seattle
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1501 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Auburn

Renting a car in Auburn costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Auburn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Auburn, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Auburn costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Auburn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Auburn, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

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