There are 6 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 402 bus
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6 to Meridian S & 6th Ave SWbus
3h 11m$143–325Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 5m$25–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 24m$45–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to Puyallup145.7 mi
2h 33mDrive 145.7 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallupcar 145.7 mi
2h 33m$27–39Fly to King County International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the train from King Street Station to Puyallup Stationtrain
3h 12m$777–1,600
Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup is to bus which costs $25 - $50 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at 5th St SW & 9th Ave SW - Red Lot via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and Tacoma Dome Station - Zone C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to Puyallup. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Tacoma via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Puyallup is 153 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $25 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Puyallup, WA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma 4 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from King Street Station to Puyallup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 253-581-8000
- Website
- piercetransit.org
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6 to Meridian S & 6th Ave SW
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- piercetransit.org
- Youth 0-18
- $0
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PDX to Puyallup
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Puyallup.
There are 296+ hotels available in Puyallup.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Puyallup. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.