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How to get fromMercer Island to Portlandby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, tram, or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    4h 48m
    $51–116

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2110 / ...
    6h 1m
    $31–51

  3. Drive 175.2 mi

    1. Drive from Mercer Island to Portlandcar car 175.2 mi
    3h 7m
    $32–47

  4. Line 204 bus, tram to King County International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the tram from Mercer Island to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram tram
    3. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BFI - PDX
    3h 30m
    $452–612

  5. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Mercer Island to Wilburtontram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SEA - PDX
    4h 26m
    $142–332

Mercer Island to Portland by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Mercer Island, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle to Portland Curbside Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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