There are 5 ways to get from Federal Way to Portland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 53m$43–93Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2115 / ...
4h 25m$24–43Drive 151.9 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Portlandcar 151.9 mi
2h 40m$28–40Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
3h 15m$49–329Tram to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othellotram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 19m$1,109–1,809
Federal Way to Portland by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Portland is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way to Portland. However, there are services departing from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Federal Way and Portland is 150 miles. The road distance is 152.7 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Portland without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Federal Way to Portland, including transfers.
Federal Way to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Portland is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 25m.
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 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Federal Way to Portland.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
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
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othello
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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