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Los Angeles → Seattle · Amtrak Coast Starlight
Los Angeles → Seattle
The Pacific coast in one unhurried line: out of LA past the ocean at Ventura, overnight through Northern California, then Mount Shasta, the Willamette Valley and Puget Sound into downtown Seattle. Roughly 34–35 hours with the best windows on the American passenger network.
≈35hDuration
0Transfers
3.5×CO₂ vs flying
From $90Ticket budget
TrainTransport
Booked 2–3 months ahead$90–160
Booked this week$130–250
One-way fares, per person, 2nd class · verified 4 Oct 2026
Day · Leg
Leg
| Leg | Transport / Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Seattle | Coast Starlight | ≈35h |
Pass advice
Pass advice
Ocean views are on the right side heading north between Ventura and San Luis Obispo.
The Sightseer lounge’s swivel chairs face glass on both sides — claim one before the Shasta stretch.
A parked-freight delay can add hours — sleepers refund nothing, so keep the return flexible.