There are 5 ways to get from Kirkland to Portland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, tram, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 2m$61–126Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 49m$30–53Drive 180.7 mi
- Drive from Kirkland to Portlandcar 180.7 mi
3h 13m$33–48Line 255 bus, tram to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Market St & 2nd St W to Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4bus
- Take the tram from Univ of Washington to Beacon Hilltram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 51m$612–1,112Line 250 bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 3 to Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 10bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
4h 12m$129–339
King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kirkland to Portland is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kirkland to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kirkland to Portland. However, there are services departing from Market St & 2nd St W and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kirkland to Portland. However, there are services departing from Univ of Washington and arriving at Portland via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Kirkland and Portland is 190 miles. The road distance is 181.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kirkland to Portland without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Kirkland to Portland, including transfers.
Kirkland to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle station.
Kirkland to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Kirkland to Portland is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Kirkland, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle to Portland Curbside Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $27–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Portland
- 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 Univ of Washington to Beacon Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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 to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from Market St & 2nd St W to Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 3 to Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 10
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Kirkland to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Kirkland to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirkland to Portland is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Kirkland to Portland.
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