United States
CanadaSeattle to Montreal shipping route.
4,421 km by rail, about 6.1 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Seattle and Montreal
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
SeattleRailMontrealRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 4,421 km (2,747 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,674 km |
| Transit time | 6.1 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Seattle to Montreal shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Seattle, United States to Montreal, Canada runs 4,421 km on the freight network, heading east. The straight line between the cities is 3,674 km, the track adds 20%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 6.1 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United States and Canada come 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 Montreal.
Of 17 rail routes from Seattle in this directory, Montreal is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations: Laredo (4,195 km), Toronto (4,165 km) and Memphis (3,984 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Seattle to Montreal?
4,421 km by rail (3,674 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Seattle to Montreal?
About 6.1 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 Montreal to Seattle has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Toronto to Montreal527 km
- New York to Montreal598 km
- Chicago to Montreal1,312 km
- Savannah to Montreal1,911 km
- Atlanta to Montreal1,935 km
- Kansas City to Montreal1,980 km
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.