There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Lake Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 39m$49–103Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 13m$29–42Drive 175.5 mi
- Drive from Portland to Bellevuecar 175.5 mi
3h 6m$32–47Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
2h 20m$263–363Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
3h 16m$136–326
Portland to Lake Washington by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Lake Washington is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Lake Washington is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $260 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Lake Washington. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 5 via NE Campus Pkwy & University Way NE - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
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 39m.
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 39m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 39m 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 39m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $260 - $370 and takes 2h 20m.
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 $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle twice daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
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 6m to drive from Portland to Lake Washington.
There are 1475+ hotels available in Lake Washington.