There are 8 ways to get from New York, NY 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 Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane EWR - SEA
8h 42m$217–494Train (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 20h$793–1,853Bus
- Take the bus from New York City Chinatown 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 1h$508–810Drive 2,803.1 mi
- Drive from New York, NY to Seattlecar 2,803.1 mi
45h 27m$512–739Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane JFK - SEA
9h 2m$225–615Fly from Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane LGA - SEA
10h 28m$229–914Train 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 9m$218–1,000Train, 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$886–1,884
New York, NY to Seattle by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Seattle is to fly which costs $210 - $500 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from New York, NY to Seattle is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $210 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from New York, NY to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from New York City Chinatown and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from New York, NY to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Grand St and arriving at Seattle via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between New York, NY and Seattle is 2441 miles. The road distance is 2819.5 miles.
The best way to get from New York, NY to Seattle without a car is to train which takes 2 days 20h and costs $750 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from New York, NY to Seattle, including transfers.
New York, NY to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York City Chinatown station.
New York, NY to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York, NY to Seattle is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $210 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 20h, you could also bus, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 3 days 1h.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from New York, NY to Seattle via Grand St, 34 St-Herald Sq, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 20h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
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
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- 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
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
New York, NY to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Seattle is 3h behind New York, NY. It is currently 2:19 PM in New York, NY and 11:19 AM in Seattle.
New York, NY to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York, NY to Seattle is 2820 miles. It takes approximately 45h 27m to drive from New York, NY to Seattle.
Book your New York, NY to Seattle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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