There are 5 ways to get from Pacific Lutheran University to Portland by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 6m$23–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 11m$37–82Drive 137.3 mi
- Drive from Pacific Lutheran University to Portlandcar 137.3 mi
2h 26m$26–37Line 4 bus, line 574 bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 112th St S & 8th Ave Ct S to SR 512 P&R - Zone Abus
- Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
4h 14m$141–331Line 574 bus, tram to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4bus
- Take the tram from Federal Way Downtown to Othellotram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
4h 38m$324–444
Pacific Lutheran University to Portland by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Lutheran University to Portland is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Lutheran University to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Lutheran University to Portland. However, there are services departing from Pacific Ave & 121st St and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Lutheran University to Portland. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Portland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Pacific Lutheran University and Portland is 150 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Lutheran University to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Pacific Lutheran University to Portland, including transfers.
Pacific Lutheran University to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Pacific Lutheran University to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Pacific Lutheran University to Portland is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Pacific Lutheran University, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Pacific Lutheran University to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Pacific Lutheran University to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Lutheran University to Portland is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Pacific Lutheran University to Portland.
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