What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Seattle?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Seattle is to bus which costs $26 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Seattle?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Seattle is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $600 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Seattle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Seattle Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Seattle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Seattle. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Portland to Seattle?

The distance between Portland and Seattle is 178 miles. The road distance is 174 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Seattle without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Seattle without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Seattle?

The train from Portland to Seattle takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Portland to Seattle bus from?

Portland to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Seattle train from?

Portland to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train, bus or fly from Portland to Seattle?

The best way to get from Portland to Seattle is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 3h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $950 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Portland to Seattle bus arrive?

Portland to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.

Where does the Portland to Seattle train arrive?

Portland to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.

Can I drive from Portland to Seattle?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Seattle is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Portland to Seattle.

How do I get a train ticket from Portland to Seattle?

Book your Portland to Seattle train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Portland to Seattle?

Book your Portland to Seattle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1404+ hotels available in Seattle.

Portland to Seattle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Seattle by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, 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
1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m
$30–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 35m
$26–50
Drive 172.9 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Seattlecar 172.9 mi
3h 3m
$32–46
Fly to King County International Airport
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
2h 59m
$606–906
Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram
3h 26m
$59–379
Fly to Paine Field County Airport, tram
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane PDX - PAE
2. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Symphonytram
4h 31m
$58–371

Portland to Seattle by train (Amtrak)

49Weekly Trains

3h 25mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.6 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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