What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle is to bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 3h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Portland and Downtown Seattle?

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 44m.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Portland and Downtown Seattle?

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.

How far is it from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle?

The distance between Downtown Portland and Downtown Seattle is 178 miles. The road distance is 174.4 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle?

The train from Portland to Seattle takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle bus from?

Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle train from?

Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train, bus or fly from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle?

The best way to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 3h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $390 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle bus arrive?

Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.

Where does the Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle train arrive?

Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.

Can I drive from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle?

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.

How do I get a train ticket from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle?

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Where can I stay near Downtown Seattle?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Downtown Seattle.

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m
$45–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 44m
$29–49
Drive 173.4 mi
1. Drive from Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattlecar 173.4 mi
3h 4m
$32–46
Fly to King County International Airport
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
3h 8m
$276–386
Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
3h 15m
$136–326

Downtown Portland to Downtown Seattle by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 176.6 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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