Coast Starlight
Amtrak's daily train between Seattle and Los Angeles, about 35 hours, by way of Portland, Sacramento, the Bay Area and Santa Barbara. Amtrak names the Cascade Range, Mount Shasta and long stretches of Pacific shoreline among the views.
Dates and tickets
Amtrak
Daily, all year
35 hours
Last checked Nov 12, 2026
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Leaves from Seattle, Los Angeles. Ends at Los Angeles (southbound) or Seattle (northbound).