5.0
Pros: The old time feel with the uniforms. Cons: Turn volume up when announcements are made on train.
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There are usually 2 daily bus trips available from Seattle to Mt Vernon.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$17.42 | Avg. Price$30.80 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration1h 30m | Duration1h 31m |
2 trains operate daily from Seattle to Mt Vernon. The train trip from Seattle to Mt Vernon is usually about one hour and 32 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 56 mi (91 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 32m |
| Lowest price | $19.00 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Cascades |
| Train lines | 1 |

Average score for trains from Seattle to Mt Vernon
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The old time feel with the uniforms. Cons: Turn volume up when announcements are made on train.
Over the past month, a train ticket between Seattle and Mt Vernon cost $19.00, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 23 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around $14.69 more.
By booking your train trip from Seattle to Mt Vernon on Wanderu at least 23 days ahead of time, you can save about $14.69 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Amtrak Cascades is the one and only train line which connects Seattle to Mt Vernon. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Cascades | 2 | 1h 32m | $31.80 |
The Cascades is a passenger train service operated by Amtrak that runs between Vancouver, BC and Eugene, OR. Not only is the Cascades one of Amtrak's most scenic train routes, the trains also offer free WiFi, power outlets, reclining seats, and refreshments available for purchase. There are an average of 2 trips on the Amtrak Cascades from Seattle to Mt Vernon, and the average train ticket costs .
Trains departing from Seattle to Mt Vernon tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Seattle at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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 Seattle twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Mt Vernon with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Mt Vernon to Seattle.



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Seattle is home to the largest airport in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle-Tacoma Airport, but there are plenty of other ways to continue your travels from the Emerald City. A short ferry ride to Bainbridge Island includes the chance to see orca whales in the Puget Sound, or you can catch the Amtrak Cascades train or one of several affordable bus options from the historic King Street Station to other exciting Northwest cities in British Columbia, Oregon and beyond.

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Link to image attributionKing Street Station is the main station for Amtrak train service and Greyhound bus service in Seattle, with connections to local public transit like the Link Light Rail and King County Metro at the International District/Chinatown station one block away. Located near downtown Seattle in the trendy Pioneer Square neighborhood, King Street Station opened in 1906 and continues to impress travelers with its restored Italian architecture and Venetian-style clocktower. King Street Station has on-site Amtrak staff, restrooms, and vending machines, and while there are no restaurants in the station, several nearby coffee shops and eateries make it easy to fuel up before your trip.
King St Station - 303 S Jackson St
Mt Vernon has one train station.
Skagit Transp Ctr - 105 E Kincaid St

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