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Trains from Cincinnati to Seattle

🚂 Embark on a scenic train journey from Cincinnati to Seattle spanning over 2,500 miles and taking approximately 2 days and 13 hours. Your adventure begins with a 9-hour ride on the Train Cardinal to Chicago Union Station. 🌉 After a transfer in Chicago, settle in for the longest leg of the journey - a 1 day and 22-hour ride on the Train Empire Builder to Seattle's King Street Station. Enjoy the picturesque views and onboard amenities provided by Amtrak throughout the trip.

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  • There are two main companies that provide train routes from Cincinnati to Seattle – both operated by Amtrak. The first leg of the journey involves taking the Cardinal train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Station, which lasts approximately 9 hours and 19 minutes. The second part of the trip consists of boarding the Empire Builder train from Chicago Union Station to King Street Station in Seattle, spanning about 1 day and 22 hours. Overall, the total travel time for this route is 2 days and 13 hours, covering a distance of 2,515 miles.
  • The fastest train option between Cincinnati and Seattle is the Cardinal train operated by Amtrak, which covers the initial leg of the journey from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Station in approximately 9 hours and 19 minutes. However, due to the transfer required in Chicago, the overall travel time to reach Seattle using the Empire Builder train is 2 days and 13 hours. While there may be other transportation methods that offer quicker routes, the train journey from Cincinnati to Seattle provides a scenic and leisurely travel experience.
  • There are two trains involved in the journey from Cincinnati to Seattle first train, the Cardinal, runs from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Station, lasting approximately 9 hours and 19 minutes. The second train, the Empire Builder, then continues the trip from Chicago Union Station to King Street Station in Seattle, with a duration of about 1 day and 22 hours. Passengers will need to transfer from one train to the other in Chicago as part of this rail route.
  • The first train of the day from Cincinnati to Chicago, the Cardinal, typically departs from Cincinnati Union Terminal in the early morning. As for the second leg of the journey from Chicago to Seattle on the Empire Builder train, the earliest departure time is usually in the late afternoon or early evening. However, specific departure times can vary, so it is advisable to check the schedule on the Amtrak website for the most up-to-date information on train timings.
  • There are no direct train trips each day between Cincinnati and Seattle journey requires a transfer in Chicago, where passengers switch from the Cardinal train to the Empire Builder train. It takes approximately 2 days and 13 hours to complete the entire route, covering a distance of 2,515 miles. The Cardinal train operates between Cincinnati and Chicago, while the Empire Builder train runs from Chicago to Seattle, both services being provided by Amtrak.

Will you be returning to Cincinnati by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Seattle to Cincinnati

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