There are 5 ways to get from Mercer Island to Portland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 48m$61–126Drive 175.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mercer Island to Portlandcar 175.2 mi
3h 7m$32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 4m$35–96Line 204 bus, line 550 bus to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 to 4th Ave S & S Washington Stbus
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 38m$612–1,112Line 550 bus, tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 to 4th Ave S & S Jackson Stbus
- Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
4h 3m$135–345
King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mercer Island to Portland is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Mercer Island to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mercer Island to Portland. However, there are services departing from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1, 2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St and Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Mercer Island to Portland. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Portland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Mercer Island and Portland is 185 miles. The road distance is 176.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mercer Island to Portland without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Mercer Island to Portland, including transfers.
Mercer Island to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Mercer Island to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Mercer Island to Portland is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 5h 4m.
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 $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 to 4th Ave S & S Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 to 4th Ave S & S Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Mercer Island to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Mercer Island to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mercer Island to Portland is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Mercer Island to Portland.
There are 843+ hotels available in Portland.