United StatesUnited StatesSeattle to Los Angeles shipping route.
1,960 km by rail, about 2.7 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Seattle and Los Angeles
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
SeattleRailLos AngelesRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,960 km (1,218 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,545 km |
| Transit time | 2.7 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Seattle to Los Angeles shipping route by rail
Seattle to Los Angeles by rail freight: 1,960 km of track, south from the United States.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.7 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 Los Angeles.
By road the same trip is 1,827 km and takes a truck about 47 h 48 min.
Of 17 rail routes from Seattle in this directory, Los Angeles is the 2nd shortest. Closer destinations: Vancouver (247 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Seattle to Los Angeles?
1,960 km by rail (1,545 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Seattle to Los Angeles?
About 2.7 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 Los Angeles to Seattle has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Denver to Los Angeles2,048 km
- Vancouver to Los Angeles2,208 km
- Dallas to Los Angeles2,315 km
- Laredo to Los Angeles2,439 km
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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.