There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Totem Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), plane, tram, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 32m$103–155Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 2m$27–38Fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 255 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Othello to Univ of Washingtontram
- Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Totem Lake Transit Center - Bay 3bus
4h 8m$282–382Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the bus from Bellevue Transit Center Bay 4 to Totem Lake Fwy Stationbus
4h 9m$148–331Fly to Paine Field County Airport, bus, line 535 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane PDX - PAE
- Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus
- Take the bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D1 to Totem Lake Fwy Stationbus
5h 26m$299–508
Portland to Totem Lake by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Totem Lake is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Totem Lake is to fly and tram and line 255 bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $280 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Totem Lake. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Totem Lake Transit Center - Bay 3 via NE Campus Pkwy & University Way NE - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Totem Lake. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Univ of Washington via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Portland and Totem Lake is 195 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Totem Lake without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Portland to Totem Lake, including transfers.
Portland to Totem Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Totem Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Totem Lake is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Totem Lake, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle twice daily. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Othello to Univ of Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Totem Lake Transit Center - Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Bellevue Transit Center Bay 4 to Totem Lake Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D1 to Totem Lake Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- (800) 562-1375
- riders@commtrans.org
- Website
- communitytransit.org
Bus from Bellevue Transit Center Bay 4 to Totem Lake Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- communitytransit.org
Bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- communitytransit.org
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Portland to Totem Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle station.
Portland to Totem Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
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