There are 5 ways to get from Portland State University to Seattle by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to SeattleAmtrak Cascades / ...
4h 35m$33–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus StationFlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 53m$25–110Drive 174 mi
- Drive from Portland State University to Seattle174 mi
3h 3m$32–46Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)PDX - BFI
3h 23m$556–756Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)PDX - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
3h 50m$51–336
Portland State University to Seattle by foot, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland State University to Seattle is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Portland State University to Seattle is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland State University to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from SW Hall & 5th and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Portland Curbside Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
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 35m.
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 35m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Portland State University to Seattle, including transfers.
Portland State University to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 35m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $110 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $550 - $800 and takes 3h 23m.
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 $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–110 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland State University to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 3m to drive from Portland State University to Seattle.
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