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

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to New York City start from £163. The average price for this train route is around £393. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Seattle to New York City is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 2396 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 20h and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Seattle to New York City departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 16:55.

Train Seattle to New York City from £179 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Seattle to New York City on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 3h	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 20h	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 21h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to New York City on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 3h	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 20h	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to New York City on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 20h	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 23h	19:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to New York City on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 20h	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 21h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to New York City on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 20h	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 21h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to New York City on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 20h	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 22h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	16:55	Seattle King Street Station	2d 21h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4d 5h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 4 days, 6 hours and with fares starting at just £94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

4d 6hAverage duration

2398 milesDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£94 - £688	Average duration4d 6h	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£163 - £2,799	Average duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 352kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5618 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 Seattle to New York City 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 Seattle to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to New York City start from £163. The average price for this train route is around £393. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Seattle to New York City?
The average train journey time from Seattle to New York City is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 2396 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 20h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle to New York City route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to New York City?
The earliest train from Seattle to New York City departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 16:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

28/11

£680

29/11

£1,043

Today

£995

01/12

£926

02/12

£485

03/12

£485

04/12

£366

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The cheapest trip from Seattle to New York City was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £366

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

You can expect to pay from £366 to £2,588 for a train ticket from Seattle to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £366, which is on 2025-12-04.