There are 6 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or tram
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
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
1h 29m$729–1,236Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110
5h 11m$27–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 8m$58–123Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to Seattle Amtrak Station173 mi
3h 4mDrive 173 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Stationcar 173 mi
3h 4m$32–46Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram
1h 52m$152–326
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station by tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $700 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Seattle via Portland Curbside Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to Seattle Amtrak Station. 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 Amtrak Station is 142 miles. The road distance is 174 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $700 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 5h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Seattle Amtrak Station, WA, USA?
Air Excursion flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
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 Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PDX to Seattle Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle Amtrak Station.
There are 1544+ hotels available in Seattle Amtrak Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Seattle Amtrak Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.