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How to get fromPortland to Arlingtonby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Arlington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    6h 29m
    $118–183

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus bus FlixBus 2110
    7h 34m
    $35–53

  3. Drive  219 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Arlingtoncar car 219 mi
    3h 57m
    $38–55

  4. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Lynnwood City Centertram tram
    3. Take the bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D4 to Smokey Point Transit Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 6m
    $148–331

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D4 to Smokey Point Transit Center Bay 4bus bus 202 / ...
    6h 29m
    $102–157

  6. Fly to King County International Airport, tram, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take the tram from Othello to Lynnwood City Centertram tram
    3. Take the bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D4 to Smokey Point Transit Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 5m
    $291–394

  7. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, line 220 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PDX - PAE
    2. Take the bus from Smokey Point Transit Center Bay 3 to Broadway St & E Gilman Avebus bus
    5h 50m
    $147–763

  8. Fly to Bellingham International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane PDX - BLI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham Airport to Stanwood, WAshuttle bus
    6h 50m
    $152–798

Portland to Arlington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Arlington, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Everett Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle 3 times a week. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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