There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to SeattleAmtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m$30–80Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus StationFlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 45m$30–103Drive 172.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Seattle172.9 mi
3h 2m$32–46Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)PDX - BFI
3h 4m$556–806Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)PDX - SEA
3h 18m$51–356Fly to Spokane International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)PDX - GEG
3h 20m$60–378
Portland to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Washington is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Washington is to drive which takes 3h 2m 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 & Madison St via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
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 - $80.
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 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $110 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $550 - $850 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 $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–100 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Portland International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Portland International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- 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 Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus 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 2m to drive from Portland to Washington.
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