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How to get fromPortland to Mercer Islandby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, tram, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Mercer Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, tram, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    4h 25m
    $104–156

  2. Drive  175.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Mercer Islandcar car 175.6 mi
    3h 7m
    $30–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500 / ...
    5h 12m
    $37–74

  4. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram, line 204 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Mercer Islandtram tram
    3. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd Stbus bus
    4h 5m
    $152–332

  5. Bus via Tacoma

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus bus FlixBus 2120
    2. Take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone A to 3rd Ave & James Stbus bus 597 / ...
    5h 43m
    $32–43

  6. Fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 204 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Mercer Islandtram tram
    3. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd Stbus bus
    4h
    $292–392

Portland to Mercer Island by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Mercer Island, 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.

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