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Trains from Seattle to Cincinnati

🚆 Embark on a scenic train journey from Seattle to Cincinnati! The route spans 2,515 miles and includes a transfer during the trip. 🛤️ Start your adventure by boarding the Empire Builder train at King Street Station in Seattle bound for Chicago. Enjoy a leisurely ride lasting approximately 1 day and 22 hours through picturesque landscapes. 🌆 Then, transfer to the Cardinal train in Chicago for the final leg of the journey to Cincinnati. The relaxing 8-hour and 32-minute ride will bring you to your destination at the historic Cincinnati Union Terminal.

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  • To travel from Seattle to Cincinnati by train, you can take a route that involves two steps and transfers. The first step is taking the Amtrak Empire Builder from King Street Station in Seattle to Chicago Union Station, which takes approximately 1 day and 22 hours. The second step is transferring to the Amtrak Cardinal train that goes from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal, with a travel time of about 8 hours and 32 minutes. Both legs of the journey are operated by Amtrak, and you can find more information and book your tickets on their website at https://www.amtrak.com/.
  • The fastest train option between Seattle and Cincinnati involves a journey that takes approximately 2 days and 8 hours to complete. This route includes a transfer in Chicago, where you would switch from the Amtrak Empire Builder to the Amtrak Cardinal train. The Empire Builder leg of the journey takes about 1 day and 22 hours, while the Cardinal train from Chicago to Cincinnati takes approximately 8 hours and 32 minutes. Both trains are operated by Amtrak, and you can find more details and book your tickets on their website at https://www.amtrak.com/.
  • There are two trains involved in the journey from Seattle to Cincinnati. The first train, the Amtrak Empire Builder, departs from King Street Station in Seattle and travels to Chicago Union Station. The second train, the Amtrak Cardinal, operates from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal. Both trains are part of the Amtrak network, and you can find more information and book your tickets on their website at https://www.amtrak.com/.
  • The first train of the day to travel from Seattle to Cincinnati is the Amtrak Empire Builder that departs from King Street Station in Seattle towards Chicago Union Station. The departure time for the Empire Builder may vary, so it's important to check the schedule on the Amtrak website. The last train of the day is the Amtrak Cardinal that operates from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal. The schedule for the Cardinal may also vary, so it's advisable to verify the timings on the official Amtrak website at https://www.amtrak.com/.
  • There are no direct train trips available each day between Seattle and Cincinnati. The route from Seattle to Cincinnati involves a transfer in Chicago before continuing on to Cincinnati. The first leg of the journey is on the Amtrak Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago, followed by a transfer to the Amtrak Cardinal from Chicago to Cincinnati. Both trains are operated by Amtrak, and the total travel time for the entire journey is approximately 2 days and 8 hours covering a distance of 2,515 miles. More information and ticket bookings can be found on the Amtrak website at https://www.amtrak.com/.

Will you be returning to Seattle by train?

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

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