There are 7 ways to get from Space Needle to Portland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 53m$58–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 57m$28–53Drive 174 mi
- Drive from Space Needle to Portlandcar 174 mi
3h 6m$32–46Fly from King County International Airport
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 19m$706–1,306Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
3h 56m$159–339Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
3h 54m$161–881Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airport
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BLI - PDX
5h 20m$164–492
King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Space Needle to Portland is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Space Needle to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Space Needle to Portland. However, there are services departing from 3rd Ave & Cedar St and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Space Needle to Portland. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Portland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Space Needle and Portland is 180 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.
The best way to get from Space Needle to Portland without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Space Needle to Portland, including transfers.
Space Needle to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Space Needle to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Space Needle to Portland is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 4h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $700 - $1,400 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Space Needle, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 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 $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–330
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–430
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- shuttle@airporter.com
- Website
- airporter.com
Shuttle from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://airporter.com
- Schedules at
- https://airporter.com/shuttle/schedules/
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More Questions & Answers
Space Needle to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Space Needle to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Space Needle to Portland is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Space Needle to Portland.
There are 854+ hotels available in Portland.