There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Portland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to PortlandAmtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m$30–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus StopFlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 35m$25–95Drive 173.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Portland173.2 mi
3h 2m$32–46Fly from King County International Airport
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)BFI - PDX
2h 58m$556–806Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)SEA - PDX
3h 33m$51–336
Seattle to Portland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Portland is to bus which costs $25 - $95 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Portland is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $550 - $850.
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.
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.
The distance between Seattle and Portland is 178 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Portland without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $80.
The train from Seattle to Portland takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Seattle to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Portland is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $95 and takes 3h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $550 - $850 and takes 2h 58m.
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 $25–95 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
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Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–95
- 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 Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Seattle to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Portland is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Seattle to Portland.
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