There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Portland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, tram, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 12m$48–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 41m$28–53Drive 157.8 mi
- Drive from Kent to Portlandcar 157.8 mi
2h 47m$29–42Tram to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Kent Des Moines to Othellotram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 9m$509–1,009Line 161 bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kent Sounder Station - Bay 2 to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
3h 27m$139–339
Kent to Portland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Portland is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Kent Sounder Station - Bay 2 and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kent station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Kent Sounder Station and arriving at Portland via Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Kent and Portland is 163 miles. The road distance is 158.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kent to Portland without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kent to Portland, including transfers.
Kent to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Kent to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Kent to Portland is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Kent, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- 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 Kent Des Moines to Othello
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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 Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- 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 Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from Kent Sounder Station - Bay 2 to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Kent to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Kent to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Portland is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Kent to Portland.
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