There are 6 ways to get from Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, 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.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
2h 29m$133–333Drive 151.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX)car 151.8 mi
2h 39m$28–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 50m$51–101Bus
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 16m$74–94Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Federal Way to Portland-PDX151.8 mi
2h 39mTram to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othellotram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
2h 35m$506–1,006
Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX) by bus, train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX) is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX) is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $130 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Portland Airport (PDX). However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 and arriving at Portland International Airport via Tacoma and Portland Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX) station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Portland Int'l Airport station via Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Federal Way and Portland Airport (PDX) is 142 miles. The road distance is 152.7 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX) without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX), including transfers.
Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX) is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $130 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 4h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $95 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Portland Airport (PDX), USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othello
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Federal Way to Portland-PDX
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX) is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Federal Way to Portland Airport (PDX).
There are 849+ hotels available in Portland Airport (PDX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Federal Way and Portland Airport (PDX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.