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Trip Overview

The average train between Portland and South Lake Union takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Portland to South Lake Union. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 40m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
$117
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Portland to South Lake Union train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portland and South Lake Union. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 7:25 PM which arrives into South Lake Union at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Seattle and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit4h 5m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSound Transit3h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portland to South Lake Union? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Portland to South Lake Union.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 177.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and South Lake Union, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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