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How to get fromPortland to University Placeby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to University Place by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    3h 43m
    $46–92

  2. Bus, line 600 bus, line 3 bus, line 53 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center - Bay M to SR512 Park & Ride - Zone Gbus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone C to Tacoma Mall TC - Zone Fbus bus 3
    4. Take the bus from Tacoma Mall TC - Zone C to 27th St W & Grandview Dr Wbus bus 53
    4h 49m
    $20–33

  3. Drive 138.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to University Placecar car 138.6 mi
    2h 34m
    $26–37

  4. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Lakewood TC - Zone Mbus bus
    4h 41m
    $48–338

  5. Fly to King County International Airport, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone C to Bridgeport Way W & 23rd St Wbus bus
    5h 3m
    $761–1,111

Portland to University Place by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and University Place, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to 27th St W & Grandview Dr W via Olympia Transit Center - Bay M, SR 512 P&R - Zone C, and Tacoma Mall TC - Zone C in around 4h 49m.

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