What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Portland is to bus via Seattle Bus Station which costs $26 - $60 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to Portland is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $600 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle, WA and Portland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle Bus Station station and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Seattle, WA and Portland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Portland. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Seattle, WA to Portland?

The distance between Seattle, WA and Portland is 178 miles. The road distance is 174 miles.

How do I travel from Seattle, WA to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Portland without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Seattle, WA to Portland?

The train from Seattle to Portland takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Seattle, WA to Portland bus from?

Seattle, WA to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Seattle, WA to Portland train from?

Seattle, WA to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.

Train, bus or fly from Seattle, WA to Portland?

The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Portland is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Seattle Bus Station, which costs $26 - $60 and takes 3h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $950 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Seattle, WA to Portland bus arrive?

Seattle, WA to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Seattle, WA and Portland?

Portland is 1h behind Seattle, WA. It is currently 11:06 PM in Seattle, WA and 10:06 PM in Portland.

Where does the Seattle, WA to Portland train arrive?

Seattle, WA to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.

Can I drive from Seattle, WA to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle, WA to Portland is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Seattle, WA to Portland.

How do I get a train ticket from Seattle, WA to Portland?

Book your Seattle, WA to Portland train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Seattle, WA to Portland?

Book your Seattle, WA to Portland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 874+ hotels available in Portland.

Seattle, WA to Portland - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

There are 6 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Portland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Seattle to PortlandAmtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m
$30–80
Bus via Seattle Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus StopFlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 46m
$26–60
Drive 173 mi
1. Drive from Seattle, WA to Portland173 mi
3h 3m
$32–46
Fly from King County International Airport
1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)BFI - PDX
2h 58m
$606–906
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Seattle to Portland Curbside Bus StopFlixBus 2110
3h 56m
$27–65
Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airport
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)SEA - PDX
3h 26m

Seattle, WA to Portland by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 176.6 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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