There are 4 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Elma by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portland to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the bus from Centralia - Amtrak to E Main & N A St WestBoundbus 45
5h 2m$31–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus FlixBus 2120
- Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center to Elma Transit Centerbus 40
5h 5m$19–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to Elma122.6 mi
2h 14mDrive 122.6 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Elmacar 122.6 mi
2h 14m$23–33
Portland Airport (PDX) to Elma by tram, foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Elma is to bus which costs $19 - $45 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Elma is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Elma. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Elma Transit Center via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and Olympia Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Elma is 136 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Elma without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Elma, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Elma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Elma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Olympia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Elma is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Elma.
There are four+ hotels available in Elma.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Elma, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Elma Transit Center via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Olympia, and Olympia Transit Center in around 5h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Centralia Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (360) 532-2770
- Website
- Grays Harbor Transit
Bus from Centralia - Amtrak to E Main & N A St WestBound
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Grays Harbor Transit
Bus from Olympia Transit Center to Elma Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Grays Harbor Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- 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 Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PDX to Elma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Elma. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.