How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Seattle?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Seattle start from £163. The average price for this train route is around £359. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Seattle?

The average train journey time from New York City to Seattle is 3d 17h, covering a distance of 2396 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 22h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Seattle route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Seattle?

The earliest train from New York City to Seattle departs at 06:40. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Train New York City to Seattle from £168 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Seattle on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 10h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 10h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 10h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Seattle on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:47	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4d 13h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	11:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:47	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 4h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	09:47	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 16h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	09:47	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4d 13h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Seattle on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:47	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 16h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	11:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:47	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 4h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	09:47	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 16h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	09:47	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 16h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Seattle on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 17h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 17h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 17h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	11:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4d 11h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	11:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4d 11h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Seattle on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 10h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Seattle on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 10h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 7h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 19h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4d 16h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Seattle on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4d 11h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 22h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3d 3h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	14:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5d 8h	19:56	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	14:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5d 8h	19:56	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Seattle

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 4 days, 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day

4d 7hAverage duration

2395 milesDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£88 - £740	Average duration4d 7h	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£163 - £3,201	Average duration3d 17h	CO₂ emissions 352kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5608 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £163

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Seattle by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Seattle start from £163. The average price for this train route is around £359. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Seattle?
The average train journey time from New York City to Seattle is 3d 17h, covering a distance of 2396 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 22h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Seattle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Seattle?
The earliest train from New York City to Seattle departs at 06:40. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/11

£1,408

26/11

£3,252

Today

£756

28/11

£709

29/11

£742

30/11

£684

01/12

£634

02/12

£386

The cheapest trip from New York City to Seattle was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £386

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Seattle as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £386 to £3,252 for a train ticket from New York City to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £386, which is on 2025-12-02.