There are 5 ways to get from Portland to University Place by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to TacomaAmtrak Cascades / ...
3h 45m$29–66Drive 138.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to University Place138.6 mi
2h 33m$26–37Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to TacomaFlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 48m$31–52Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)PDX - SEA
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport, WA to Tacoma, WA
4h 37m$77–382Fly to King County International Airport, tram, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Rainier Beach to SeaTac/Airport
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport, WA to Tacoma, WA
5h 20m
Portland to University Place by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to University Place is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to University Place is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to University Place. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Bridgeport Way W & 27th St W via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E and Commerce St Station - Zone C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Portland and University Place is 147 miles. The road distance is 139.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to University Place without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $29 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Portland to University Place, including transfers.
Portland to University Place bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland to University Place is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $29 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
Portland to University Place bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to University Place is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Portland to University Place.
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 $25–65 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–850
- 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 Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Rainier Beach to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (360) 876-1737
- Website
- kitsapairporter.com
Bus from SeaTac Airport, WA to Tacoma, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- https://www.kitsapairporter.com/
- Book at
- https://app.kitsapairporter.com/bookings
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