There are 7 ways to get from Carlton to Seattle by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
6h 33m$98–153Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110 / ...
7h 49m$33–51Drive 206.7 mi
- Drive from Carlton to Seattlecar 206.7 mi
3h 55m$38–55Line 33 bus, tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Carlton - NB Pine St & Grant to Hillsboro - SE 4th btwn Washington & Mainbus
- Take the tram from Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station to Library/SW 9th Ave stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
5h 9m$129–329Bus via Corvallis
- Take the bus from McMinnville to Corvallis Downtownbus 99 Vine
- Take the bus from Corvallis to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
8h 46m$45–90Line 33 bus, tram to Portland International Airport, fly to King County International Airport
- Take the bus from Carlton - NB Pine St & Grant to Hillsboro - SE 4th btwn Washington & Mainbus
- Take the tram from Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station to Library/SW 9th Ave stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
5h 1m$269–369Bus to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from McMinnville to Eugene Airportbus
- Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane EUG - SEA
6h 29m$182–378
Carlton to Seattle by bus, tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Seattle is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Carlton to Seattle is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Carlton - NB Pine St & Grant and arriving at 3rd Ave & Marion St via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlton station to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station and arriving at Seattle via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Carlton and Seattle is 221 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carlton to Seattle without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Carlton to Seattle, including transfers.
Carlton to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Carlton to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Carlton to Seattle is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Carlton, OR, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle twice daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–320
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–340
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station to Library/SW 9th Ave station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station to Library/SW 9th Ave station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 503-474-4900
- Website
- Yamhill County Transit
Bus from Carlton - NB Pine St & Grant to Hillsboro - SE 4th btwn Washington & Main
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Yamhill County Transit
Bus from Carlton - NB Pine St & Grant to Hillsboro - SE 4th btwn Washington & Main
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Yamhill County Transit
- Phone
- +1 541-366-5110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
Bus from McMinnville to Corvallis Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–20
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
Bus from McMinnville to Eugene Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Corvallis to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Carlton to Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle station.
Carlton to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Seattle is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Carlton to Seattle.
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