There are 6 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA) by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
53 min$140–320Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 30m$25–56Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
1h 30m$732–1,239Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 23m$46–101Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to Seattle-SEA162 mi
2h 53mDrive 162 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 162 mi
2h 53m$30–43
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to bus which costs $25 - $60 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 53 min and costs $140 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport 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 Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Tacoma via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 130 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $25 - $60.
It takes approximately 53 min to fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 53 min and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $60 and takes 4h 30m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Seattle Airport (SEA), USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- 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 Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PDX to Seattle-SEA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Portland International Airport Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 53 min.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Airport (SEA).
Delta and Alaska Airlines, Inc. offer flights from Portland International Airport Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Airport.
There are 1544+ hotels available in Seattle Airport (SEA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Seattle Airport (SEA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.