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Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
Cheapest price
$1308
Average price
$1308
Fastest journey
2 d 18 h 19 m
Average duration
2 d 18 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
3821 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poughkeepsie, NY to Seattle, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poughkeepsie, NY to Seattle, WA will cost around $1308 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $1308.
It's difficult to get from Poughkeepsie, NY to Seattle, WA without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Poughkeepsie, NY to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $248. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $248, and a train costs an average of $503.
Distance: 2374 miles (3821 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$600 Average price | $306 Average price Cheapest | $577 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
71h 14m Average total duration 70h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration Fastest 8h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 42h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Poughkeepsie, NY to Seattle, WA:
A flight is $294 (€238) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poughkeepsie, NY to Seattle, WA costing on average $600 (€485).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 70h 44m.
Tickets start at around $600 (€485) compared to roughly $577 (€467) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.46 (€-18.17). The journey takes 70h 44m versus 42h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Poughkeepsie, NY to Seattle, WA trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:10 PM Poughkeepsie, NY | 69h19 | 7:29 PM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
![]() | 5:10 PM Poughkeepsie, NY | 66h19 | 11:29 AM Seattle, WA | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Poughkeepsie, NY to Seattle, WA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 70h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $503 (€407) but you can travel from only $248 (€201) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 09:55, the last at 16:55. The fastest train covers the 2374 miles (3821 km) distance in 69h 19m.
Distance 2374 miles (3821 km) |
Average train duration 70h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $503 (€407) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 69h 19m |
First train 9:55 AM |
Last train 4:55 PM |
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