There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukie to Seattle by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 9m$101–156Bus via Tacoma
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2120
- Take the bus from NIS-Layover for buses preparing to depart to 4th Ave & Madison Stbus 590 / ...
6h 41m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
5h 10m$30–53Drive 178.6 mi
- Drive from Milwaukie to Seattlecar 178.6 mi
3h 12m$31–45Line 70 bus, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from SE Jackson & 21st to NE Multnomah & 9thbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
3h 53m$149–329Line 70 bus, fly to King County International Airport
- Take the bus from SE Jackson & 21st to NE Multnomah & 9thbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
3h 45m$289–389
Milwaukie to Seattle by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukie to Seattle is to bus via Tacoma which costs $28 - $45 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukie to Seattle is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukie to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from SE Jackson & 21st and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Portland Curbside Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukie station to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Milwaukie/Main St station and arriving at Seattle via PSU South/SW 6th & College station and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Milwaukie and Seattle is 185 miles. The road distance is 179.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukie to Seattle without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Milwaukie to Seattle, including transfers.
Milwaukie to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Milwaukie to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Milwaukie to Seattle is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Milwaukie, OR, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from SE Jackson & 21st to NE Multnomah & 9th
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from SE Jackson & 21st to NE Multnomah & 9th
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from NIS-Layover for buses preparing to depart to 4th Ave & Madison St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukie to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Milwaukie to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukie to Seattle is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Milwaukie to Seattle.
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