There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Central Waterfront by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to SeattleAmtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m$30–80Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to TacomaFlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Seneca St590 / ...
3h 44m$31–85Drive 173.4 mi
- Drive from Portland to Central Waterfront173.4 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 7m$556–806Fly 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 31m
Portland to Central Waterfront by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Central Waterfront is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Central Waterfront is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Central Waterfront. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at 4th Ave & Seneca St via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Seattle. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Portland and Central Waterfront is 178 miles. The road distance is 174.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Central Waterfront without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $80.
The train from Portland to Seattle takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Portland to Central Waterfront bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Central Waterfront train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Central Waterfront is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 3h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $550 - $850 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Central Waterfront, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to 4th Ave & Seneca St via Tacoma and Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B in around 3h 44m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
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
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Seneca St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Central Waterfront bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Portland to Central Waterfront train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Central Waterfront is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Portland to Central Waterfront.
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