United StatesUnited StatesSeattle to Long Beach shipping route.
1,984 km by rail, about 2.8 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Seattle and Long Beach
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
SeattleRailLong BeachRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,984 km (1,233 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,577 km |
| Transit time | 2.8 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Seattle to Long Beach shipping route by rail
A freight train from Seattle to Long Beach covers a rail distance of 1,984 km, against 1,577 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 2.8 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 Seattle and Long Beach.
Of 17 rail routes from Seattle in this directory, Long Beach is the 3rd shortest. Closer destinations: Los Angeles (1,960 km) and Vancouver (247 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Seattle to Long Beach?
1,984 km by rail (1,577 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Seattle to Long Beach?
About 2.8 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 Long Beach 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.