There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Seattle University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 48m$30–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Washington Stbus 594 / ...
3h 59m$29–46Drive 173.2 mi
- Drive from Portland to Seattle Universitycar 173.2 mi
3h 4m$32–46Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
3h 20m$556–956Train via 5th & Jackson (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 56m$40–76Fly 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 Capitol Hilltram
3h 45m$59–389Fly to Paine Field County Airport, tram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane PDX - PAE
- Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Capitol Hilltram
4h 43m$58–371
Portland to Seattle University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Seattle University is to bus which costs $29 - $50 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Seattle University is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Seattle University. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at 4th Ave & Washington St via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
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 University is 179 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle University without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $70.
The train from Portland to Seattle takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Portland to Seattle University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Seattle University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle University is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 3h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $550 - $1,000 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Seattle University, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle University via Tacoma, Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B, and 4th Ave & Washington St in around 3h 59m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Portland International Airport to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Capitol Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Lynnwood City Center to Capitol Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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 Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Seattle University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Portland to Seattle University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Seattle University is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Portland to Seattle University.
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