There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Seattle (Station) by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Seattle Bus Station
best- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
3h 22m$27–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m$95–150Drive 172.7 mi
- Drive from Portland to Seattle (Station)car 172.7 mi
3h 4m$30–43Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
3h 5m$176–326Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110
3h 51m$27–45Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
3h$276–386
Portland to Seattle (Station) by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Seattle (Station) is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Seattle (Station) is to fly which takes 3h and costs $270 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Seattle Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
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 (Station) is 173 miles. The road distance is 173.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle (Station) without a car is to bus via Seattle Bus Station which takes 3h 22m and costs $27 - $50.
The bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Portland to Seattle (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Seattle (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle (Station) is to bus via Seattle Bus Station which takes 3h 22m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 3h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Seattle (Station), WA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Seattle (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland to Seattle (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Seattle (Station) is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Portland to Seattle (Station).
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