There are 8 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane JFK - SEA
8h 28m$227–621Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane EWR - SEA
8h 37m$214–490Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain
2d 19h$736–1,858Bus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
3d$517–810Drive 2,805.2 mi
- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Seattlecar 2,805.2 mi
45h 27m$512–740Fly from Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane LGA - SEA
10h 20m$222–920Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PHL - SEA
10h 4m$216–993Train, bus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take the bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle, WA - Convention centrebus
4d 21h$888–1,872
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Seattle is to fly which costs $210 - $490 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Seattle is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal station to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Seattle via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Seattle is 2459 miles. The road distance is 2821.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Seattle without a car is to train which takes 2 days 19h and costs $700 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Seattle, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Grand Central Terminal to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Seattle is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $220 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 19h, you could also bus, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 3 days 0h.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Seattle via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 19h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Central Terminal to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Seattle is 3h behind Grand Central Terminal. It is currently 12:10 PM in Grand Central Terminal and 9:10 AM in Seattle.
Grand Central Terminal to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Seattle is 2822 miles. It takes approximately 45h 27m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Seattle.
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