Lowest Prices
We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Everett and Grand Forks. The average train journey from Everett to Grand Forks takes 32 hours and 41 minutes, but some Amtrak Empire Builder train trips are as short as 30 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 1160 mi (1866 km) |
| Fastest train | 30h 15m |
| Lowest price | €178.11 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Empire Builder |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Everett to Grand Forks?
2 train services operate from Everett to Grand Forks. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 1d 13h 33m | €218.63 |
| Amtrak Empire Builder | 1 | 1d 6h 15m | €297.79 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Everett to Grand Forks every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €219.
The Amtrak Empire Builder is a long-distance passenger rail service that has been in operation since 1929. The full 2,200-mile route takes 45 hours to connect Chicago with the Pacific Northwest. Don’t let the length of the trip intimidate you; the Empire Builder is one of Amtrak’s most popular services, and often rated as the most scenic train route in the country. The sightseer lounge, home to enormous windows, is the perfect place to drink in the incredible views of the Mississippi River, the North Dakota Plains, Glacier National Park, and the Columbia River Gorge. Overnight trips on the Empire Builder include the option to book sleeper cabins, for a more comfortable journey and included meals. All passengers can purchase meals or snacks in the cafe car.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Everett and Grand Forks is approximately 1160 miles, or 1866 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 32 hours and 41 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 30 hours and 15 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Everett to Grand Forks. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Everett at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Everett twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Grand Forks faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Grand Forks to Everett.
City Information
Everett
Everett, on the USA's north-western coast, is only 25 miles from Seattle and has become a buzzing satellite city for people working there. Downtown Everett has lots of great restaurants and bars serving cuisines from Asian to Peruvian and an array of popular coffee shops. The city is known for its fun outdoor and aerospace-themed attractions such as the High Trek Adventures Aerial Park, the Flying Heritage Collection, and the Future of Flight Aviation Centre.
Everett is bisected by Interstate 5, meaning it has direct connections to Seattle and Vancouver by road. The main transport hub of Everett Station serves both trains and buses, including Amtrak routes to Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, and Chicago. The city also has service from several bus companies, such as Jefferson Lines, which go to Portland, Vancouver, and Seattle.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Everett?
Main departure station: 3201 Smith Ave
There is one train station in Everett.
All train stations in Everett:
3201 Smith Ave
Where is the train station in Grand Forks?
Main arrival station: 5555 DeMers Ave
Grand Forks has one train station.
Train stations in Grand Forks:
5555 DeMers Ave
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Grand Forks to Everett?
Search Train Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more