Compare train tickets from New York to Seattle

The distance between New York and Seattle is approximately 2402 miles, or 3866 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 93 hours and 35 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 69 hours and 45 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

There are 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Seattle to New York. If you're not not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from New York to Seattle for $147.00.