There are 5 ways to get from Ballard to Portland by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Stewart St & 3rd Ave to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 3m$27–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 7m$53–123Drive 179.1 mi
- Drive from Ballard to Portlandcar 179.1 mi
3h 17m$33–48Line 40 bus to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 51m$559–959Line 40 bus, tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus
- Take the tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
4h 20m$152–332
King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballard to Portland is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ballard to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballard to Portland. However, there are services departing from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Stewart St & 3rd Ave and Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballard to Portland. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Portland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Ballard and Portland is 181 miles. The road distance is 180.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ballard to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Ballard to Portland, including transfers.
Ballard to Portland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Stewart St & 3rd Ave station.
Ballard to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Ballard to Portland is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Ballard, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via 3rd Ave & Pine St, Stewart St & 3rd Ave, Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E, and Tacoma in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
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
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Stewart St & 3rd Ave to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & Pine St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & Pine St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Ballard to Portland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E.
Ballard to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballard to Portland is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Ballard to Portland.
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