United StatesUnited StatesLaredo to Seattle shipping route.
4,195 km by rail, about 5.8 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Laredo and Seattle
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LaredoRailSeattleRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 4,195 km (2,607 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,984 km |
| Transit time | 5.8 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Laredo to Seattle shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Laredo, United States to Seattle, United States runs 4,195 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 2,984 km, the track adds 41%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 5.8 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 Laredo and Seattle.
By road the same trip is 3,536 km and takes a truck about 4.3 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Laredo in this directory, Seattle is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations: Montreal (3,399 km), New York (3,168 km) and Toronto (2,871 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Laredo to Seattle?
4,195 km by rail (2,984 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Laredo to Seattle?
About 5.8 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 Laredo 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.