There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Arlington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, tram, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 29m$71–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2120 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Everettbus FlixBus 2115 / ...
7h 34m$33–102Drive 219 mi
- Drive from Portland to Arlingtoncar 219 mi
3h 57m$40–58Fly to King County International Airport, tram, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Othello to Lynnwood City Centertram
- Take the bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D4 to Smokey Point Transit Center Bay 4bus
6h 1m$861–1,714Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2115 / ...
7h 54m$35–59Fly to Paine Field County Airport, line 220 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane PDX - PAE
- Take the bus from Smokey Point Transit Center Bay 3 to Broadway St & E Gilman Avebus
5h 55m$287–363
Portland to Arlington by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Arlington is to bus via Seattle which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Arlington is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Arlington. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Broadway St & E Gilman Ave via Seattle Bus Station, Everett Station Bay A2 and Smokey Point Transit Center Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Arlington station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Everett Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Portland and Arlington is 232 miles. The road distance is 220.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Arlington without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Portland to Arlington, including transfers.
Portland to Arlington bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Arlington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Arlington is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 7h 34m.
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 $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Broadway St & E Gilman Ave via Seattle Bus Station, Everett, Everett Station Bay A2, and Smokey Point Transit Center Bay 3 in around 7h 34m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $850–1,700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Othello to Lynnwood City Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Everett
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Everett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Everett
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Everett
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Everett
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Everett
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–30
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $25–30
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Everett
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Everett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- (800) 562-1375
- [email protected]
- Website
- communitytransit.org
Bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D4 to Smokey Point Transit Center Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.communitytransit.org/
Bus from Smokey Point Transit Center Bay 3 to Broadway St & E Gilman Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.communitytransit.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Arlington bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland to Arlington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Everett Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Arlington is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Portland to Arlington.
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