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How to get fromPortland to Space Needleby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Space Needle by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to SeattletrainAmtrak Cascades / ...
    3h 51m
    $34–79
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus StationbusFlixBus 2110 / ...
    4h 6m
    $30–103
  3. Drive 174.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Space Needlecar174.2 mi
    3h 5m
    $32–46
  4. Fly to King County International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)planePDX - BFI
    2. Take the tram from Othello to Westlaketram
    3h 23m
  5. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planePDX - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Westlaketram
    3h 46m

Portland to Space Needle by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–100 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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