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Seattle → Richmond

Seattle to Richmond by train

Richmond lies 1,075 km (668 mi) south of Seattle, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 14 h 33 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,312 km (815 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

SeattleRichmond

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SeattleRichmond
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population780,995109,708
Elevation56 m (184 ft)12 m (39 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordKing Street Station, Union StationRichmond Transit Center
Postal codes98101–9819994801–94850

Where to book trains from Seattle to Richmond

AmtrakThe US national operator, and the only place to book most American rail. Fare tiers and refund rights are set at the point of sale, so booking direct matters here.Check times and fares on Amtrak (opens www.amtrak.com in a new tab)
OmioCompares trains, buses and some flights across European operators in one search.Explore train options on Omio (opens www.omio.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Richmond

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Common questions

How far is Richmond from Seattle?

1,075 km (668 mi) in a straight line, south of Seattle; by road roughly 1,312 km (815 mi).

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Richmond by train?

About 14 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Seattle and Richmond?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

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.