What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA is to bus and fly which costs $200 - $550 and takes 10h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA is to fly which takes 8h 55m and costs $230 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Seattle, WA?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Seattle, WA station. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

How far is it from Portland to Seattle, WA?

The distance between Portland and Seattle, WA is 2513 miles. The road distance is 2900.7 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Seattle, WA without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA without a car is to bus and train via Chicago which takes 3 days 0h and costs $1,000 - $2,300.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Seattle, WA?

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Portland to Seattle, WA, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Seattle, WA bus from?

Portland to Seattle, WA bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Bus or fly from Portland to Seattle, WA?

The best way to get from Portland to Seattle, WA is to fly which takes 8h 55m and costs $230 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 3 days 7h.

Where does the Portland to Seattle, WA bus arrive?

Portland to Seattle, WA bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

What is the time difference between Portland and Seattle, WA?

Seattle, WA is 3h behind Portland. It is currently 2:28 AM in Portland and 11:28 PM in Seattle, WA.

Can I drive from Portland to Seattle, WA?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Seattle, WA is 2901 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from Portland to Seattle, WA.

Where can I stay near Seattle, WA?

There are 1431+ hotels available in Seattle, WA.

Portland to Seattle, WA - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Seattle, WA by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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 from Portland
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PWM - SEA
8h 55m
$237–871
Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane BOS - SEA
10h 12m
$209–525
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain
3d
$1,051–2,243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
3d 7h
$561–1,163
Drive 2,883.9 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Seattle, WAcar 2,883.9 mi
2d 5h
$527–761
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Albany to Toronto Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain
5. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattlebus
5d 1h
$897–1,945

Portland to Seattle, WA by bus and train

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Distance: 2,498.3 mi
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Seattle, WA via Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 3d 7h.

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