United StatesUnited StatesSeattle to Atlanta shipping route.
4,545 km by rail, about 6.3 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Seattle and Atlanta
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
SeattleRailAtlantaRail 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 Seattle to Atlanta shipping route by rail
Seattle to Atlanta by rail freight: 4,545 km of track, east from the United States.
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 Seattle and Atlanta.
Of 17 rail routes from Seattle in this directory, Atlanta is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Monterrey (4,429 km), Montreal (4,421 km) and Laredo (4,195 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Seattle to Atlanta?
4,545 km by rail (3,506 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Seattle to Atlanta?
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 Atlanta to Seattle 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.