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How to get fromBirch Bay to Portlandby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, shuttle or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Birch Bay to Portland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    6h 53m
    $121–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2115
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2115 / ...
    8h 47m
    $47–84

  3. Drive 281.4 mi

    1. Drive from Birch Bay to Portlandcar car 281.4 mi
    5h 2m
    $52–75

  4. Line 75 bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Alderson Rd at Birch Bay Dr to Ferndale Station Gate 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BLI - PDX
    4h 30m
    $66–487

  5. Line 351 bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Northbound Johnston Rd @ Thrift Ave to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 1 Unloading Onlybus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YVR - PDX
    5h 19m
    $290–913

  6. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ferndale Station Gate 2 to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SEA - PDX
    7h 24m
    $89–480

  7. Train to King County International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BFI - PDX
    7h 55m
    $779–1,265

  8. Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ferndale Station Gate 2 to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PAE - PDX
    6h 59m
    $84–500

Birch Bay to Portland by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alderson Rd at Birch Bay Dr to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Bellingham Station, Fairhaven Transportation Center, Bellingham Bus Stop, and Seattle Bus Station in around 8h 47m.

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