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How to get fromPortland to West Seattleby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to West Seattle by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    3h 53m
    $57–116

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2110 / ...
    4h 17m
    $32–55

  3. Drive 172.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to West Seattlecar car 172.6 mi
    3h 8m
    $32–46

  4. Fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 50 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take the tram from Othello to Sodotram tram
    3. Take the bus from S Lander St & SODO Busway to California Ave SW & SW Spokane Stbus bus
    3h 30m
    $712–1,312

  5. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram, line 50 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Sodotram tram
    3. Take the bus from S Lander St & SODO Busway to California Ave SW & SW Spokane Stbus bus
    3h 53m
    $152–332

Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$726Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and West Seattle, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–120 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 $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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