There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Mercer Island by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Fly to King County International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)PDX - BFI
2h 35m$78–378Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus StationFlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 3m$29–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to SeattleAmtrak Cascades / ...
4h 47m$30–69Drive 175.6 mi
- Drive from Portland to Mercer Island175.6 mi
3h 6m$32–47Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)PDX - SEA
2h 54m$188–478
Portland to Mercer Island by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Mercer Island is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Mercer Island is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $75 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way and 5th Ave S & S Weller St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Portland and Mercer Island is 158 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Mercer Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Portland to Mercer Island, including transfers.
Portland to Mercer Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland to Mercer Island is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $75 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $29 - $90 and takes 5h 3m.
Portland to Mercer Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Mercer Island is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Portland to Mercer Island.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Mercer Island, WA, USA?
Air Excursion flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–70 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
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
- $27–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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