There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Molalla by train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus
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- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
6h 2m$52–107Drive 202.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Molallacar 202.4 mi
3h 39m$37–54Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the tram from Gateway Transit Center to Clackamas Town Center TC stationtram
- Take the bus from Clackamas Town Center Transit Center to Clackamas Community Collegebus
- Take the bus from Clackamas Community College to Hwy 211 & Metzler Stbus
5h 30m$139–330Fly from King County International Airport, tram, bus
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the tram from Gateway Transit Center to Clackamas Town Center TC stationtram
- Take the bus from Clackamas Town Center Transit Center to Clackamas Community Collegebus
- Take the bus from Clackamas Community College to Hwy 211 & Metzler Stbus
5h 19m$319–440Fly from Paine Field County Airport, tram, bus
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
- Take the tram from Gateway Transit Center to Clackamas Town Center TC stationtram
- Take the bus from Clackamas Town Center Transit Center to Clackamas Community Collegebus
- Take the bus from Clackamas Community College to Hwy 211 & Metzler Stbus
5h 42m$304–525
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Molalla is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Molalla is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Molalla station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at SE Park Ave station via Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Seattle and Molalla is 211 miles. The road distance is 203.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Molalla without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Seattle to Molalla, including transfers.
Seattle to Molalla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Seattle to Molalla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Molalla is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Seattle to Molalla.
There are 29+ hotels available in Molalla.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Molalla, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- hello@trimet.org
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from Clackamas Town Center Transit Center to Clackamas Community College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from Clackamas Town Center Transit Center to Clackamas Community College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from Clackamas Town Center Transit Center to Clackamas Community College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
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