There are 7 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
1h 37m$176–316Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
4h 30m$28–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 8m$98–153Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle173.2 mi
3h 3mDrive 173.2 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattlecar 173.2 mi
3h 3m$30–43Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
1h 28m$282–377Bus via NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110
6h 24m$34–51
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $280 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Portland Curbside Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to 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 Seattle is 144 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $170 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 4h 30m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle.
There are 1635+ hotels available in Seattle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Seattle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.