Seattle – Portland – Sacramento – Los Angeles
35 Hours | Daily Departure
Daily Departure
Seattle – Portland – Sacramento – Los Angeles
35 Hours | Daily Departure
Daily Departure
Experience a breathtaking West Coast rail journey on the Coast Starlight, traveling daily between Los Angeles and Seattle. Along the way, you’ll pass through Santa Barbara, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Portland. Celebrated as one of the most scenic train routes in America, the Coast Starlight connects the West Coast’s most iconic cities. From snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range and Mount Shasta to lush forests, fertile valleys, and endless stretches of Pacific shoreline, the views are truly unforgettable.
| Route | Starting Fare (One-Way, Coach) |
|---|---|
| Seattle ↔ Portland | $32 – $46 |
| Seattle ↔ Sacramento | $115 |
| Seattle ↔ Los Angeles | $170 – $238 |
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| Station Name | Code |
|---|---|
| Seattle, WA – King Street Station | SEA |
| Tacoma, WA | TAC |
| Olympia-Lacey, WA | OLW |
| Centralia, WA | CTL |
| Kelso-Longview, WA | KEL |
| Vancouver, WA | VAN |
| Portland, OR – Union Station | PDX |
| Salem, OR – Amtrak Station | SLM |
| Albany, OR | ALY |
| Eugene, OR – Amtrak Station | EUG |
| Chemult, OR | CMO |
| Klamath Falls, OR | KFS |
| Dunsmuir, CA | DUN |
| Redding, CA – Amtrak Station | RDD |
| Chico, CA | CIC |
| Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Valley Station | SAC |
| Davis, CA | DAV |
| Martinez, CA | MTZ |
| Emeryville, CA | EMY |
| Oakland, CA – Jack London Square Station | OKJ |
| Oakland, CA – Coliseum/Airport Station | OAC |
| Hayward, CA | HAY |
| Fremont, CA – Amtrak/ACE Station | FMT |
| Santa Clara, CA – Great America | GAC |
| Santa Clara, CA – Transit Center | SCC |
| San Jose, CA – Diridon Station | SJC |
| Salinas, CA – Amtrak Station | SNS |
| Paso Robles, CA | PRB |
| San Luis Obispo, CA – Amtrak Station | SLO |
| Santa Barbara, CA | SBA |
| Oxnard, CA | OXN |
| Simi Valley, CA | SIM |
| Van Nuys, CA | VNC |
| Burbank, CA – Union Station | BUR |
| Los Angeles, CA – Union Station | LAX¹ |
The full trip from Seattle to Los Angeles takes about 35 hours. Shorter segments, like Seattle to Portland, take around 3.5 hours, while Sacramento to Los Angeles takes roughly 11 hours.
You can travel in Coach Class (comfortable seating), Business Class (extra amenities on some segments), or upgrade to Sleeping Cars such as Roomettes and Bedrooms, which include meals.
Yes. The Coast Starlight has a Dining Car (for sleeping car passengers) and a Café Car offering snacks, sandwiches, and beverages for all riders.
Wi-Fi is not consistently available on the Coast Starlight, unlike some shorter Amtrak routes. Passengers should plan ahead if they need internet access.
Yes. Amtrak allows two free carry-on bags plus two free checked bags on this route, subject to size and weight limits.