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 which costs $22 - $40 and takes 3h 56m.

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 3h and costs $850 - $2,400.

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 five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

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 173 miles. The road distance is 173.7 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 bus via Seattle Bus Station which takes 3h 16m and costs $22 - $55.

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

The bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

Seattle, WA to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 bus via Seattle Bus Station which takes 3h 16m and costs $22 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 3h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $850 - $2,400 and takes 3h.

Where does the Seattle, WA to Portland bus arrive?

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

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 4m 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 857+ 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 bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.

Bus via Seattle Bus Station
best
1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500
3h 16m
$22–55
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m
$50–110
Drive 172.7 mi
1. Drive from Seattle, WA to Portlandcar 172.7 mi
3h 4m
$32–46
Fly from King County International Airport
1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h
$856–2,306
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Seattle to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110
3h 56m
$22–40
Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airporttram
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
3h 35m
$39–279

Seattle, WA to Portland by foot and bus

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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