There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Seattle, WA - Greyhound by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 35m$25–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 36m$45–110Drive 171.8 mi
- Drive from Portland to Seattle, WA - Greyhoundcar 171.8 mi
3h 3m$32–46Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
3h 1m$136–326Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
3h 1m$276–376
Portland to Seattle, WA - Greyhound by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA - Greyhound is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA - Greyhound is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $130 - $330.
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 35m.
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 - Greyhound is 174 miles. The road distance is 172.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA - Greyhound without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $25 - $45.
The bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Portland to Seattle, WA - Greyhound bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Seattle, WA - Greyhound train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA - Greyhound is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 3h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Seattle, WA - Greyhound, WA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Seattle, WA - Greyhound bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland to Seattle, WA - Greyhound train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Seattle, WA - Greyhound is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Portland to Seattle, WA - Greyhound.
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