United StatesUnited StatesAtlanta to Seattle shipping route.
4,545 km by rail, about 6.3 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Atlanta and Seattle
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
AtlantaRailSeattleRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 4,545 km (2,824 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,506 km |
| Transit time | 6.3 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Atlanta to Seattle shipping route by rail
A freight train from Atlanta to Seattle covers a rail distance of 4,545 km, against 3,506 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 6.3 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Atlanta and Seattle.
Of 17 rail routes from Atlanta in this directory, Seattle is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations: Long Beach (3,605 km), Los Angeles (3,596 km) and Mexico City (3,037 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Atlanta to Seattle?
4,545 km by rail (3,506 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Atlanta to Seattle?
About 6.3 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Seattle to Atlanta has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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- Atlanta to Memphis633 km
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- Atlanta to Dallas1,282 km
- Atlanta to New York1,338 km
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Vancouver to Seattle247 km- Los Angeles to Seattle1,960 km
- Long Beach to Seattle1,984 km
- Denver to Seattle2,287 km
- Kansas City to Seattle3,251 km
- Chicago to Seattle3,381 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.