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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    5h 7m
    $33–78

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2110 / ...
    5h 24m
    $30–56

  3. Drive 179.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ballard to Portlandcar car 179.4 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 55m
    $709–1,109

  5. 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 bus
    2. Take the tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SEA - PDX
    4h 15m
    $62–402

  6. Line 40 bus, tram to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to Northgate Station - Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the tram from Northgate to Lynnwood City Centertram tram
    3. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PAE - PDX
    4h 45m
    $71–444

Ballard to Portland by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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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 $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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