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How to get fromBallard to Portlandby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballard to Portland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    5h 7m
    $48–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stewart St & 3rd Ave to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2110 / ...
    5h 11m
    $25–41

  3. Drive 179.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ballard to Portlandcar car 179.1 mi
    3h 17m
    $33–48

  4. 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 bus
    2. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BFI - PDX
    3h 49m
    $449–609

  5. Line 40 bus, bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & Virginia Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Virginia St to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3bus bus
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SEA - PDX
    4h 42m
    $139–329

Ballard to Portland by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via 3rd Ave & Pine St, Stewart St & 3rd Ave, Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E, and Tacoma in around 5h 11m.

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