There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Pacific Lutheran University by train (Amtrak), bus (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 Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 7m$27–56Drive 137.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Pacific Lutheran Universitycar 137.5 mi
2h 24m$26–37Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2120 / ...
4h 14m$27–39Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus
4h 36m$58–408Fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 574 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtowntram
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to SR 512 P&R - Zone Hbus
5h 3m$614–1,114
Portland to Pacific Lutheran University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Pacific Lutheran University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Pacific Lutheran University is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Pacific Lutheran University. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Pacific & 121st St S via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Portland and Pacific Lutheran University is 147 miles. The road distance is 138.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Pacific Lutheran University without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Portland to Pacific Lutheran University, including transfers.
Portland to Pacific Lutheran University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland to Pacific Lutheran University is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $40 and takes 4h 14m.
Portland to Pacific Lutheran University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Pacific Lutheran University is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Portland to Pacific Lutheran University.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Pacific Lutheran University, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to SR 512 P&R - Zone H
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to SR 512 P&R - Zone H
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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