There are 6 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), 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, bus
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Lakewood TC - Zone Mbus
3h 8m$143–325Drive 138.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to University Placecar 138.9 mi
2h 34m$26–37Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 10m$27–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 27m$53–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to University Place138.9 mi
2h 34mFly to King County International Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus
3h 32m$779–1,602
Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Bridgeport Way W & 27th St W via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Tacoma Dome Station - Zone D and Commerce St Station - Zone C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to University Place. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Theater District via Portland and Tacoma Dome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and University Place is 167 miles. The road distance is 139.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and University Place, WA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma twice daily. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Lakewood TC - Zone M
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone G
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PDX to University Place
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to University Place.
There are 335+ hotels available in University Place.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and University Place. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.