Kamloops to Seattle by train
Seattle lies 370 km (230 mi) south-west of Kamloops, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 1 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 452 km (281 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kamloops | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 104,460 | 780,995 |
| Elevation | 414 m (1,358 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | Kamloops railway station | King Street Station, Union Station |
What changes when you arrive in Seattle
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Kamloops to Seattle
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Staying in Seattle
Our booking partner lists 661 places to stay in Seattle. Of the 466 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (198), and 8 are five-star. Across 148 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 150,199 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Seattle
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Common questions
How far is Seattle from Kamloops?
370 km (230 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kamloops; by road roughly 452 km (281 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kamloops to Seattle by train?
About 5 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kamloops and Seattle?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Seattle?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Seattle?
Our booking partner lists 661 places to stay in Seattle, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.