There are 6 ways to get from Portland State University to Seattle by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 36m$98–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0502 / ...
4h 47m$28–50Drive 174 mi
- Drive from Portland State University to Seattlecar 174 mi
3h 4m$29–42Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
3h 30m$146–326Bus via NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110
5h 48m$33–50Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
3h 21m$286–386
Portland State University to Seattle by foot, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland State University to Seattle is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Portland State University to Seattle is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland State University to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from SW Harrison & 6th and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Portland Curbside Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland State University station to Seattle. However, there are services departing from PSU Urban Center/SW 6th & Montgomery station and arriving at Seattle via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Portland State University and Seattle is 179 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.
The best way to get from Portland State University to Seattle without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Portland State University to Seattle, including transfers.
Portland State University to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland State University to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland State University to Seattle is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 4h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Portland State University, OR, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Portland State University to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland State University to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland State University to Seattle is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Portland State University to Seattle.
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