There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Seattle Airport (SEA) by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, or car
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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
2h 28m$53–403Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus FlixBus 2120 / ...
3h 15m$19–35Fly to King County International Airport, tram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Rainier Beach to SeaTac/Airporttram
3h 4m$809–1,309Train, line 574 bus
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the bus from D St E & 25th St E to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2bus 574
3h 41m$34–72Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland to Seattle-SEA161.8 mi
2h 53mDrive 161.8 mi
- Drive from Portland to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 161.8 mi
2h 53m$30–43
Portland to Seattle Airport (SEA) by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $50 - $410.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Portland and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 141 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Portland to Seattle Airport (SEA), including transfers.
Portland to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $50 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 15m.
Portland to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Portland to Seattle Airport (SEA).
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Seattle Airport (SEA), USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- 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
- $800–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Rainier Beach to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from D St E & 25th St E to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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