There are 8 ways to get from Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, tram, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from King County International Airport
best- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
2h 22m$553–1,303Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Seneca St to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus 590 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 20m$28–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 22m$59–119Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Downtown Seattle to Portland-PDX173.1 mi
3h 3mDrive 173.1 mi
- Drive from Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX)car 173.1 mi
3h 3m$32–46Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
2h 53m$136–326Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
2h 43m$288–518Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airport
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BLI - PDX
4h 16m$211–549
Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) is to bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $550 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX). However, there are services departing from 2nd Ave & Seneca St and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Portland Int'l Airport station via Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Downtown Seattle and Portland Airport (PDX) is 142 miles. The road distance is 174.1 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX), including transfers.
Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & Seneca St station.
Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $550 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 4h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Downtown Seattle, WA, USA and Portland Airport (PDX), USA?
Air Excursion flies from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 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
- $550–1,300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–490
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
- 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
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 2nd Ave & Seneca St to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Downtown Seattle to Portland-PDX
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E.
Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Downtown Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX).
There are 861+ hotels available in Portland Airport (PDX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Downtown Seattle and Portland Airport (PDX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.