There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Seattle, WA by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to SeattleAmtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m$30–80Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to SeattleFlixBus 2110
3h 51m$27–140Drive 172.7 mi
- Drive from Portland to Seattle, WA172.7 mi
3h 3m$32–46Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)PDX - BFI
3h 1m$556–806Fly 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 Int'l Dist/Chinatown
3h 28m
Portland to Seattle, WA by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $550 - $850.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Seattle. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
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, WA is 178 miles. The road distance is 173.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA 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, WA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Seattle, WA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $140 and takes 3h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $550 - $850 and takes 3h 1m.
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 5 times a week. Tickets cost $27–140 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
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 Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Seattle, WA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle station.
Seattle, WA is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 5:14 AM in Portland and 6:14 AM in Seattle, WA.
Portland to Seattle, WA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Seattle, WA is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Portland to Seattle, WA.
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