There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Skagit River by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
1h 50m$48–80Drive 60 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Skagit Rivercar 60 mi
1h 13m$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from 4th Ave & Madison St to Everett Stationbus 510 / ...
- Take the bus from Everett Station to South Mount Vernon Park & Ridebus 90X
2h 22m$28–34Bus via Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 3
- Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Columbia St to Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 3bus
- Take the bus from Aurora Village Transit Center Bay 12 to Everett Station Bay G1bus
- Take the bus from Everett Station to South Mount Vernon Park & Ridebus 90X
3h 15m$30–39
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Skagit River is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Skagit River is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Skagit River. However, there are services departing from 4th Ave & Madison St and arriving at South Mount Vernon Park & Ride via Everett Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Skagit River station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Seattle and Skagit River is 79 miles. The road distance is 60.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Skagit River without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Seattle to Skagit River, including transfers.
Seattle to Skagit River bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 4th Ave & Madison St station.
Seattle to Skagit River train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Skagit River is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Skagit River, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–40 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4th Ave & Madison St to Skagit River via Everett Station and South Mount Vernon Park & Ride in around 2h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from 4th Ave & Madison St to Everett Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Skagit River bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Everett Station.
Seattle to Skagit River train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Skagit River is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Seattle to Skagit River.
There are 92+ hotels available in Skagit River.