There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Seattle by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to SeattleAmtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m$30–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus StationFlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 35m$25–110Drive 172.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Seattle172.9 mi
3h 2m$32–46Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)PDX - BFI
2h 58m$506–756Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)PDX - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
3h 28m$51–346
Portland to Seattle by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Seattle is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Seattle is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $500 - $800.
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.
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.
The distance between Portland and Seattle is 178 miles. The road distance is 174 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $80.
The train from Portland to Seattle takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Portland to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $110 and takes 3h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $800 and takes 2h 58m.
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 $30–80 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 $25–110 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
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Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Seattle is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Portland to Seattle.
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