Bus from New York City to Seattle: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Seattle on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chinatown
Greyhound StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Greyhound StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:49 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Seattle

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 4 days, 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day
4d 7hAverage Duration
2395 milesDistance
97kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$113 - $957Average Duration4d 7h
97kg CO₂e
Average Price$211 - $4,138Average Duration3d 17h
352kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Seattle by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Seattle?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Seattle start from $113. The average price for this route is around $202. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from New York City to Seattle?

    The average bus trip duration from New York City to Seattle is 4d 7h, covering a distance of 2395 miles (3862 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3d 12h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Seattle route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 39 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Seattle?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Seattle at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Seattle?

    A bus trip from New York City to Seattle generates an estimated 97 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City to Seattle?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Seattle?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Seattle?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Seattle?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/28
$673
11/29
$925
Today
$879
12/01
$724
12/02
$191
12/03
$211
12/04
$246
12/05
$235
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Seattle was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $191

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

You can expect to pay from $191 to $1,057 for a bus 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 $191 which is on 2025-12-02.

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