There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Lake Washington 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 42m$30–80Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to SeattleFlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 11m$30–110Drive 175.5 mi
- Drive from Portland to Bellevue175.5 mi
3h 5m$32–47Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)PDX - BFI
2h 21m$553–803Fly 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 Univ of Washington
3h 40m
Portland to Lake Washington by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Lake Washington is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Lake Washington is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $550 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Lake Washington. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at NE Pacific Pl & NE Pacific St via 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Lake Washington. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Univ of Washington via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Portland and Lake Washington is 182 miles. The road distance is 176.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Lake Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Portland to Lake Washington, including transfers.
Portland to Lake Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Lake Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Lake Washington is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 4h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $550 - $850 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Lake Washington, 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $27–110 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
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 4m
- 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 Univ of Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Lake Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle station.
Portland to Lake Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Lake Washington is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Portland to Lake Washington.
There are 1490+ hotels available in Lake Washington.