How much does a train ticket cost from Seattle to Richmond?

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Richmond start from £185. The average price for this train route is around £383. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Seattle to Richmond?

The average train journey time from Seattle to Richmond is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 2341 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 20h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Seattle to Richmond route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to Richmond?

The earliest train from Seattle to Richmond departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 16:55.

Train Seattle to Richmond from £206 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Seattle to Richmond on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 20h	15:57	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 6h	19:47	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Richmond on 4 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 20h	15:57	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 4h	17:45	Main Street Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 4h	17:45	Main Street Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 6h	19:47	Main Street Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 6h	19:47	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Richmond on 5 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 8h	21:39	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 20h	15:57	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 20h	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 1h	21:39	Staples Mill Road	No tags
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	3d 1h	21:39	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Richmond on 6 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:16	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 20h	15:57	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Richmond on 7 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:16	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 20h	15:57	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 20:42 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 3 days, 19 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

3d 19hAverage duration

2347 milesDistance

95kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£168 - £377	Average duration3d 19h	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£185 - £2,514	Average duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 344kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,754 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5754 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £185

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle to Richmond, VA, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Seattle to Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Richmond start from £185. The average price for this train route is around £383. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Seattle to Richmond?
The average train journey time from Seattle to Richmond is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 2341 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 20h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle to Richmond route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to Richmond?
The earliest train from Seattle to Richmond departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 16:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

30/01

No data

31/01

£358

Today

£318

02/02

£378

03/02

£353

04/02

£331

05/02

£415

06/02

£396

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 1 Feb 2026 with a price of £318

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Seattle to Richmond, VA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £318 to £1,558 for a train ticket from Seattle to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £331, which is on 2026-02-04.