There are 7 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Fly to Vancouver International Airport, line 351 bus
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane PDX - YVR
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Station @ Bay 9 to Southbound 152 St @ 18 Avebus
2h 38m$328–724Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
9h 41m$42–86Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
8h 11m$163–278Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to Birch Bay281.6 mi
5h 3mDrive 281.6 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Baycar 281.6 mi
5h 3m$52–75Fly to Bellingham International Airport, line 75 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane PDX - BLI
- Take the bus from Ferndale Station Gate 3 to Alderson Rd at Birch Bay Drbus
3h 36m$186–512Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ferndale Station Gate 2I-5 Corridor Northbound
10h 49m$64–126
Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay is to fly and line 351 bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $320 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Alderson Rd at Birch Bay Dr via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Seattle Bus Station, Fairhaven Transportation Center and Bellingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to Birch Bay station. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Birch Bay is 288 miles. The road distance is 283.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs $160 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Birch Bay, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Alderson Rd at Birch Bay Dr via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Seattle Bus Station, Bellingham Bus Stop, Fairhaven Transportation Center, and Bellingham Station in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 604 953 3333
- Website
- TransLink CA
Bus from Bridgeport Station @ Bay 9 to Southbound 152 St @ 18 Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $3
- Zone 2
- $4
- Zone 3
- $5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 360-676-7433
- Website
- Whatcom Transportation Authority
Bus from Ferndale Station Gate 3 to Alderson Rd at Birch Bay Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Whatcom Transportation Authority
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ferndale Station Gate 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PDX to Birch Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Birch Bay.
There are 136+ hotels available in Birch Bay.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Birch Bay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












