There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Seattle Tower by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 31m$53–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2120 / ...
4h 7m$26–60Drive 173.2 mi
- Drive from Portland to Seattle Towercar 173.2 mi
3h 3m$32–46Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
3h 4m$706–1,106Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram
3h 27m$44–329
Portland to Seattle Tower by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Seattle Tower is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Seattle Tower is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Seattle Tower. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at 4th Ave & Union St via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Seattle Tower. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Symphony via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Portland and Seattle Tower is 179 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle Tower without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Portland to Seattle Tower, including transfers.
Portland to Seattle Tower bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Seattle Tower train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle Tower is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $60 and takes 4h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $700 - $1,200 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Seattle Tower, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–320
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
- $45–110
- 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
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- 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
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Seattle Tower bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland to Seattle Tower train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Seattle Tower is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Portland to Seattle Tower.
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