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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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to SeattleAmtrak Cascades / ...
3h 51m$34–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus StationFlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 6m$30–103Drive 174.2 mi
- Drive from Portland to Space Needle174.2 mi
3h 5m$32–46Fly to King County International Airport, tram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Othello to Westlake
3h 23mFly 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 Westlake
3h 46m
Portland to Space Needle by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Space Needle is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Space Needle is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
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 6m.
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 51m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Portland to Space Needle, including transfers.
Portland to Space Needle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland to Space Needle is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $110 and takes 4h 6m.
Portland to Space Needle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Space Needle is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Portland to Space Needle.
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.
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 Othello to Westlake
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Westlake
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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