There are 8 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirkland by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 255 bus
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Othello to Univ of Washingtontram
- Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Avebus
2h 18m$780–1,603Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
6h 12m$33–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 55m$64–129Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to Kirkland180.4 mi
3h 14mDrive 180.4 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirklandcar 180.4 mi
3h 14m$33–48Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 250 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the bus from Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 10 to Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 2bus
2h 41m$144–326Fly to Paine Field County Airport, bus, tram, line 255 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane PDX - PAE
- Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus
- Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Univ of Washingtontram
- Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Avebus
4h 22m$297–507Fly to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Seattle - Lake Union, line 70 bus, line 255 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane PDX - YVR
- Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Unionplane
- Take the bus from Fairview Ave N & Valley St to NE Campus Pkwy & Brooklyn Ave NE - Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from NE Campus Pkwy & University Way NE - Bay 2 to Market St & 8th Avebus
5h 11m$430–930
Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirkland is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirkland is to fly and tram and line 255 bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $750 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirkland. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Central Way & 5th St via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way and Redmond Technology Station Bay 8 - Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to Kirkland. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Univ of Washington via Portland and Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Kirkland is 157 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirkland without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirkland, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirkland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirkland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirkland is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Kirkland, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 25m. 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 Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–490
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
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Othello to Univ of Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Lynnwood City Center to Univ of Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 10 to Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Fairview Ave N & Valley St to NE Campus Pkwy & Brooklyn Ave NE - Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from NE Campus Pkwy & University Way NE - Bay 2 to Market St & 8th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- (800) 562-1375
- [email protected]
- Website
- communitytransit.org
Bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- communitytransit.org
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PDX to Kirkland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirkland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirkland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirkland is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Kirkland.
There are 1283+ hotels available in Kirkland.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Kirkland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















