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Coast Starlight

Seattle to Los Angeles down the Cascades and along the Pacific — Amtrak's grand west-coast ride.

RouteSeattle, WA – Los Angeles, CA
OperatorAmtrak
Duration35 hours
Distance1,377 miles
FrequencyDaily
SeasonYear-round

Amtrak markets it as a 'grand west coast train adventure'; Parlour-car era ended 2018, Sightseer Lounge remains.

From the window

Cascade Range snowpeaks, Puget Sound, and long Pacific coastline stretches through Santa Barbara

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✓ Last verified: November 2026