There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Space Needle by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 46m$100–156Drive 174.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Space Needlecar 174.2 mi
3h 6m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0502 / ...
4h 1m$31–49Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
3h 23m$146–330Bus via NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110
4h 31m$32–45Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
3h 28m$286–386
Portland to Space Needle by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Space Needle is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Space Needle is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Space Needle. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at 3rd Ave & Vine St via 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Space Needle. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Seattle Center via Int'l Dist/Chinatown and Westlake Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Portland and Space Needle is 180 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Space Needle without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Portland to Space Needle, including transfers.
Portland to Space Needle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Space Needle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Space Needle is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Space Needle, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
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 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Space Needle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland to Space Needle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Space Needle is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Portland to Space Needle.
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