There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Samish Island by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bellingham International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane PDX - BLI
- Take the taxi from Bellingham-Airport-BLI to Samish Islandtaxi
3h 21m$278–613Drive 252.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Samish Islandcar 252.4 mi
4h 38m$47–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 33m$109–201Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
6h 49m$109–154Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes - Cap Sante Marina
6h 31m$223–463Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes - Cap Sante MarinaAnacortes Northbound
8h 28m$114–174
Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Samish Island is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Samish Island is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 21m and costs $270 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Samish Island. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Bellingham Bus Stop via Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Samish Island station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Portland and Samish Island is 262 miles. The road distance is 253.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Samish Island without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Portland to Samish Island, including transfers.
Portland to Samish Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Samish Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Samish Island is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Samish Island, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Samish Island via Seattle Bus Station and Bellingham Bus Stop in around 6h 49m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
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 Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Bellingham Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 360-220-4990
- Website
- taxibellingham.com
Bellingham Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 360-733-8294
- Website
- yellowcabinc.com
Red Cab
- Phone
- +1 360-332-1960
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Samish Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland to Samish Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Samish Island is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Portland to Samish Island.
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