There are 5 ways to get from Federal Way to Portland by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus StopFlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 46m$26–45Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Tacoma to PortlandAmtrak Cascades / ...
3h 53m$25–65Drive 151.6 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Portland151.6 mi
2h 39m$28–40Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)SEA - PDX
2h 54m$49–335Tram to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othello
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)BFI - PDX
3h 24m$559–809
Federal Way to Portland by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Portland is to bus which costs $26 - $45 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Federal Way and Portland is 152 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $26 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Federal Way to Portland, including transfers.
Federal Way to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Portland is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $26 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $65 and takes 3h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $340 and takes 2h 54m.
Federal Way to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Portland is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Federal Way to Portland.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–65 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othello
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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