There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Puyallup by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3 h 45 min
$37 - $80
Cheapest option
Bus • 4 h 24 min
$22 - $48
2 alternative options
Drive • 2 h 34 min
$14 - $21
Fly, line 402 bus • 4 h 20 min
$86 - $218
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Puyallup is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2 h 34 min.
The quickest way to get from Portland to Puyallup is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2 h 34 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Puyallup. However, there are services departing from Portland, Or and arriving at Red Lot via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 h 24 min.
The distance between Portland and Puyallup is 117 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Puyallup without a car is to train which takes 3 h 45 min and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3 h 45 min to get from Portland to Puyallup, including transfers.
Portland to Puyallup bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland, Or station.
The best way to get from Portland to Puyallup is to train which takes 3 h 45 min and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 4 h 24 min.
The quickest flight from Portland Airport to Seattle Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Portland to Puyallup bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tacoma, Wa station.
- Distance: 117 miles
- Duration: 3 h 45 min
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Puyallup, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Puyallup 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30 - $80 and the journey takes 2 h 32 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Portland to Puyallup every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20 - $50 and the journey takes 3 h 10 min.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $390
Flights from Portland to Seattle via Redmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 38 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 9 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $420
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland Union Station to Tacoma Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 32 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $80
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $55
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $60 - $90
- Business Coach Seat
- $55 - $80
- Room
- $170 - $250
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland, Or to Tacoma, Wa
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $50
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $20 - $30
- Flexible
- $35 - $50
- Phone
- +1 253-581-8000
- Website
- piercetransit.org
Bus from Federal Way TC - Bay 5 to Meridian S & 6th Ave SW
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- piercetransit.org
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Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Puyallup is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2 h 34 min to drive from Portland to Puyallup.
Delta and Alaska Airlines, Inc. offer flights from Portland Airport to Seattle Airport.
There are 99+ hotels available in Puyallup. Prices start at $72 USD per night.
The best way to get from Portland to Portland Airport is to tram which takes 35 min and costs $3.