There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m$30–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2120 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Seneca Stbus 590 / ...
3h 44m$29–43Drive 172.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Seattlecar 172.9 mi
3h 3m$32–46Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
3h 4m$606–1,006Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
3h 13m$56–386Fly to Spokane International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane PDX - GEG
3h 22m$60–385Fly to Tri-Cities Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane PDX - PSC
3h 15m$48–363
Portland to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Washington is to bus which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Washington is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Washington. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at 4th Ave & Seneca St via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Seattle. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Portland and Washington is 178 miles. The road distance is 174 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $70.
The train from Portland to Seattle takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Portland to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Washington is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $1,100 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Washington, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to 4th Ave & Seneca St via Tacoma and Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B in around 3h 44m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Portland International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Portland International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Portland International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Portland International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–400
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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Seneca St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Portland to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Washington is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Portland to Washington.
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