There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Kirkland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, 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- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 8m$103–155Drive 180.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Kirklandcar 180.2 mi
3h 14m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
4h 25m$34–52Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 255 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Avebus
3h 52m$149–329Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2120
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Univ of Washingtontram 1 Line
4h 53m$31–43Fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 255 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Othello to Univ of Washingtontram
- Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Avebus
3h 51m$292–392
Portland to Kirkland by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Kirkland is to bus and tram which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Kirkland is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Kirkland. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Central Way & 5th St via 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way and Redmond Technology Station Bay 8 - Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Kirkland. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Univ of Washington via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Portland and Kirkland is 190 miles. The road distance is 181.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Kirkland without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Portland to Kirkland, including transfers.
Portland to Kirkland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Kirkland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Kirkland is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Kirkland, 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 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 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
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
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
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
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Univ of Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Othello to Univ of Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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 10m
- 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
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Kirkland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland to Kirkland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Kirkland is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Portland to Kirkland.
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