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Seattle Art Museum
Major art museum with global collections, strong Native and modern holdings, and rotating blockbuster exhibitions downtown.
Cheapest price
$613
Average price
$613
Fastest journey
2 d 21 h 19 m
Average duration
2 d 21 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 $613 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $613.
Of the 1 trains that leave Poughkeepsie, NY for Seattle, WA on Fri, Jul 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 3821 km distance in an average of 2 d 21 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 d 21 h 19 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 2 d 21 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train 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 $245. 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 $245, and a train costs an average of $496.
Distance: 2374 miles (3821 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$591 Average price | $302 Average price Cheapest | $569 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 $290 (€238) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poughkeepsie, NY to Seattle, WA costing on average $591 (€485).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 70h 44m.
Tickets start at around $591 (€485) compared to roughly $569 (€467) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.15 (€-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 tomorrow, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:10 PM Poughkeepsie, NY | 69h19 | 6:29 PM Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 $496 (€407) but you can travel from only $245 (€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 $496 (€407) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 69h 19m |
First train 9:55 AM |
Last train 4:55 PM |
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Most Poughkeepsie, NY to Seattle, WA trains use the Poughkeepsie Station to King Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Poughkeepsie, NY and Seattle, WA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Poughkeepsie Station is 1 km from Poughkeepsie city centre. Public transport options include:
Poughkeepsie Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: River Station Restaurant, Brasserie 292
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Poughkeepsie Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Poughkeepsie Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Poughkeepsie Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Poughkeepsie Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poughkeepsie Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Residence Inn Poughkeepsie, Courtyard by Marriott Poughkeepsie, Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie.
King Street Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The London Plane, Salumi
Ticket office support is available at King Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at King Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at King Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at King Street Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at King Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square, The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown.
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