What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Ballard?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Ballard is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Ballard?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Ballard is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Ballard?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Ballard. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B and 3rd Ave & Pine St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Portland to Ballard?

The distance between Portland and Ballard is 185 miles. The road distance is 180.3 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Ballard without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Ballard without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Ballard?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Portland to Ballard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Ballard bus from?

Portland to Ballard bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Portland to Ballard?

The best way to get from Portland to Ballard is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Portland to Ballard bus arrive?

Portland to Ballard bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.

Can I drive from Portland to Ballard?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Ballard is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Portland to Ballard.

Where can I stay near Ballard?

There are 1083+ hotels available in Ballard.

Portland to Ballard - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Ballard by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 11m
$34–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Pine Stbus 594 / ...
4h 28m
$32–49
Drive 179.3 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Ballardcar 179.3 mi
3h 17m
$33–48
Fly to King County International Airport, line 40 bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
2. Take the bus from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus
3h 45m
$559–959
Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram, line 40 bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram
3. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Union St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus
4h 7m
$62–392
Fly to Paine Field County Airport, tram, line 40 bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane PDX - PAE
2. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Northgatetram
3. Take the bus from Northgate Station - Bay 4 to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus
4h 49m
$61–374

Portland to Ballard by train and bus (Amtrak)

49Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.7 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ballard, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St via Tacoma, Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B, 4th Ave & Pine St, and 3rd Ave & Pine St in around 4h 28m.

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