Seattle to Kamloops by train
Kamloops lies 370 km (230 mi) north-east of Seattle, 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 United States and Canada rail, over roughly 452 km (281 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Seattle | Kamloops | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 780,995 | 104,460 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 414 m (1,358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Stations on record | King Street Station, Union Station | Kamloops railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Kamloops
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Seattle to Kamloops
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Staying in Kamloops
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Common questions
How far is Kamloops from Seattle?
370 km (230 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Seattle; by road roughly 452 km (281 mi).
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Kamloops 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 Seattle and Kamloops?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kamloops?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.