There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Portland State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 42m$34–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 5m$26–50Drive 174.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Portland State Universitycar 174.2 mi
3h 3m$32–46Fly from King County International Airport
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 20m$706–1,106Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
3h 46mTram to Paine Field County Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Symphony to Lynnwood City Centertram
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
4h 45m$68–431
Seattle to Portland State University by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Portland State University is to bus which costs $26 - $50 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Portland State University is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Portland State University. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at SW 5th & Harrison via NW Glisan & 3rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Portland State University station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at PSU Urban Center/SW 5th & Mill station via Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Seattle and Portland State University is 179 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Portland State University without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Seattle to Portland State University, including transfers.
Seattle to Portland State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Portland State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Portland State University is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 4h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $700 - $1,200 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Portland State University, 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 $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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 Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
Tram from Symphony to Lynnwood City Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- $26–50
- 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
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Portland State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Seattle to Portland State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Portland State University is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Seattle to Portland State University.
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