There are 5 ways to get from Northgate to Portland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 46m$98–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2120
5h 14m$29–41Drive 180.5 mi
- Drive from Northgate to Portlandcar 180.5 mi
3h 13m$31–45Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
3h 33m$146–326Tram to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Northgate to Beacon Hilltram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 29m$339–459
Northgate to Portland by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northgate to Portland is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Northgate to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Northgate to Portland. However, there are services departing from Aurora Ave N & N 115th St and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via 2nd Ave & James St and Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Northgate to Portland. However, there are services departing from Northgate and arriving at Portland via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Northgate and Portland is 186 miles. The road distance is 181.6 miles.
The best way to get from Northgate to Portland without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Northgate to Portland, including transfers.
Northgate to Portland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & James St station.
Northgate to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Northgate to Portland is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Northgate, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aurora Ave N & N 115th St to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via 3rd Ave & Cherry St, 2nd Ave & James St, Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E, and Tacoma in around 5h 14m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Northgate to Beacon Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 & James St to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Northgate to Portland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E.
Northgate to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northgate to Portland is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Northgate to Portland.
There are 898+ hotels available in Portland.