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Downtown Seattle to Downtown Portland buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downtown Seattle and Downtown Portland takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downtown Seattle to Downtown Portland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 2m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
$38
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Downtown Seattle to Downtown Portland bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Downtown Seattle and Downtown Portland. The earliest departure is at 10:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown Seattle is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Downtown Portland at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer at SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    King County MetroGreyhound USA3h 40m • 1 change
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    King County MetroGreyhound USA4h 28m • 1 change
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    Sound TransitFlixbus USA3h 57m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    King County MetroGreyhound USA3h 40m • 1 change
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    King County MetroGreyhound USA4h 28m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    King County MetroGreyhound USA3h 40m • 1 change
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    King County MetroGreyhound USA4h 28m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    King County MetroGreyhound USA3h 40m • 1 change
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    King County MetroGreyhound USA4h 28m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    King County MetroGreyhound USA3h 40m • 1 change
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    King County MetroGreyhound USA4h 28m • 1 change
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    Sound TransitFlixbus USA3h 57m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    King County MetroGreyhound USA3h 41m • 1 change
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    King County MetroGreyhound USA4h 21m • 1 change
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    King County MetroFlixbus USA3h 54m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    King County MetroGreyhound USA3h 48m • 1 change
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    King County MetroGreyhound USA4h 20m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downtown Seattle to Downtown Portland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Downtown Seattle to Downtown Portland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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