There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 3m$22–53Bus, line 610 bus, line 3 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus 592 / ...
- Take the bus from SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G to Lacey Transit Center - Bay Gbus 610
- Take the bus from Tumwater Square Cleveland Ave SE & Emerson St SE to ROOF Center US HWY 12 & Bend St SWbus 3
5h 25m$5–9Drive 82.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Rochestercar 82.1 mi
1h 31m$15–22
Seattle to Rochester by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Rochester is to bus and line 610 bus and line 3 bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Rochester is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Rochester. However, there are services departing from 2nd Ave & Marion St and arriving at ROOF Center US HWY 12 & Bend St SW via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Lacey Transit Center - Bay L and Tumwater Square Cleveland Ave SE & Emerson St SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Centralia Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Seattle and Rochester is 98 miles. The road distance is 82.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $22 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Seattle to Rochester, including transfers.
Seattle to Rochester bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & Marion St station.
Seattle to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Rochester is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $22 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 610 bus and line 3 bus, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Rochester, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Centralia Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–55 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to ROOF Center US HWY 12 & Bend St SW via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Lacey Transit Center - Bay G, Lacey Transit Center - Bay L, and Tumwater Square Cleveland Ave SE & Emerson St SE in around 5h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Centralia Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to SR 512 P&R - Zone I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Rochester bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at SR 512 P&R - Zone I station.
Seattle to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Centralia Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Rochester is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Seattle to Rochester.
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