There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
3h$31–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m$55–120Drive 173.4 mi
- Drive from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattlecar 173.4 mi
3h 4m$32–46Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
3h 9m$856–1,706Bus via 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2115 / ...
5h 2m$32–49Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram
3h 35m$139–339
Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle is to bus which takes 3h and costs $30 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at 4th Ave & Madison St via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Seattle. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Downtown Portland and Downtown Seattle is 174 miles. The road distance is 174.4 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle, including transfers.
Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle is to bus which takes 3h and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 3h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $850 - $1,800 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Downtown Portland, OR, USA and Downtown Seattle, WA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $850–1,700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle.
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