There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to New York, NY by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SEA - JFK
8h 2m$225–615Fly to Laguardia Airport
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane SEA - LGA
9h 37m$196–806Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2d 19h$865–2,225Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus
2d 23h$533–835Drive 2,803.5 mi
- Drive from Seattle to New York, NYcar 2,803.5 mi
45h 28m$512–739Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SEA - EWR
7h 55m$207–584Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SEA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
9h 32m$218–1,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus
- Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
4d 16h$887–1,874
Seattle to New York, NY by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to New York, NY is to fly which costs $200 - $600 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to New York, NY is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $200 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to New York, NY. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at New York City Chinatown via Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to New York, NY. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Grand St via Chicago Union Station and 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
The distance between Seattle and New York, NY is 2460 miles. The road distance is 2819.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to New York, NY without a car is to train which takes 2 days 19h and costs $850 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Seattle to New York, NY, including transfers.
Seattle to New York, NY bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to New York, NY train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to New York, NY is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $220 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $850 - $2,300 and takes 2 days 19h, you could also bus, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 2 days 23h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and New York, NY, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to New York, NY via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Herald Sq, and Grand St in around 2d 19h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to New York, NY bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
New York, NY is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 3:30 PM in Seattle and 6:30 PM in New York, NY.
Seattle to New York, NY train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to New York, NY is 2820 miles. It takes approximately 45h 28m to drive from Seattle to New York, NY.
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