What is the cheapest way to get from Ballard to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Ballard to Portland is to bus which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballard to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Ballard to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Ballard and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballard to Portland. However, there are services departing from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via 2nd Ave & Yesler Way and Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Ballard to Portland?

The distance between Ballard and Portland is 180 miles. The road distance is 180.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ballard to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Ballard to Portland without a car is to bus via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St which takes 4h 54m and costs $28 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Ballard to Portland?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Ballard to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballard to Portland bus from?

Ballard to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ballard to Portland?

The best way to get from Ballard to Portland is to bus via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St which takes 4h 54m and costs $28 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Ballard to Portland bus arrive?

Ballard to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Ballard to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballard to Portland is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Ballard to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 868+ hotels available in Portland.

Ballard to Portland - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 40 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Ballard to Portland by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St
best
1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500
4h 54m
$28–61
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seattle to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 43m
$26–43
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 7m
$53–113
Drive 179.1 mi
1. Drive from Ballard to Portlandcar 179.1 mi
3h 17m
$33–48
Line 40 bus to King County International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus
2. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 50m
$909–2,309
Line 40 bus, tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus
2. Take the tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airporttram
3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
4h 20m
$47–292

Ballard to Portland by bus

33Weekly Buses

4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.2 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Ballard, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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