There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Tri-Cities by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lincoln High School - Portland to Fred Meyer KennewickKennewick-Portland Route
4h 27m$80–100Drive 208.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Tri-Cities208.3 mi
3h 49m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Pasco Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
5h 18m$62–133Fly from Portland International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)PDX - PSC
5h 39m$63–383Bus via Pasco Bus Stop (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus StopFlixBus 2184
4h 48m$38–57Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Portland to Tacoma
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)SEA - PSC
6h 35m$64–326
Portland to Tri-Cities by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Tri-Cities is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Tri-Cities is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Tri-Cities. However, there are services departing from Lincoln High School - Portland and arriving at Three Rivers Transit Center via 10th Ave at Huntington St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Portland and Tri-Cities is 213 miles. The road distance is 209.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Tri-Cities without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $80 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Portland to Tri-Cities, including transfers.
Portland to Tri-Cities bus services, operated by Starline Collection, depart from Lincoln High School - Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Tri-Cities is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $80 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 5h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $390 and takes 5h 39m.
Portland to Tri-Cities bus services, operated by Starline Collection, arrive at Fred Meyer Kennewick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Tri-Cities is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Portland to Tri-Cities.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Tri-Cities, WA, USA?
Starline Collection operates a bus from Lincoln High School - Portland to Fred Meyer Kennewick on demand. Tickets cost $80–100 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Pasco Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 21m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Portland International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Eugene, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Portland International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Pasco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Lincoln High School - Portland to Fred Meyer Kennewick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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