United StatesUnited StatesHouston to Seattle shipping route.
3,951 km by rail, about 5.5 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Houston and Seattle
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HoustonRailSeattleRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 3,951 km (2,455 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,041 km |
| Transit time | 5.5 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Houston to Seattle shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Houston, United States to Seattle, United States runs 3,951 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 3,041 km, the track adds 30%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 5.5 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 Houston and Seattle.
By road the same trip is 3,728 km and takes a truck about 4.3 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Houston in this directory, Seattle is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations: Montreal (2,964 km), New York (2,660 km) and Long Beach (2,564 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Houston to Seattle?
3,951 km by rail (3,041 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Houston to Seattle?
About 5.5 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 Houston has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.