There are 7 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, 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.
Fly to King County International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
1h 29m$774–1,597Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 5m$30–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 8m$58–123Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to Downtown Seattle173.3 mi
3h 3mDrive 173.3 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattlecar 173.3 mi
3h 3m$32–46Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram
1h 55m$144–326Fly to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Seattle - Lake Union
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane PDX - YVR
- Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Unionplane
4h 27m$427–928
Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle by tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $750 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at 4th Ave & Madison St via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to Downtown Seattle. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Seattle via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Downtown Seattle is 142 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $750 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 5m, you could also train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Downtown Seattle, WA, USA?
Air Excursion flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–50 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
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-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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 Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- 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
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PDX to Downtown Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Seattle.
There are 1372+ hotels available in Downtown Seattle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Downtown Seattle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.