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How to get fromPortland to Ballardby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Ballard by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    4h 11m
    $100–152

  2. Drive  179.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Ballardcar car 179.3 mi
    3h 17m
    $33–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2110 / ...
    4h 27m
    $34–52

  4. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 40 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Union St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus bus
    3h 48m
    $149–329

  5. Fly to King County International Airport, line 40 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take the bus from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus bus
    3h 46m
    $279–379

  6. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, bus, tram, line 40 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PDX - PAE
    2. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Northgatetram tram
    4. Take the bus from Northgate Station - Bay 4 to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus bus
    5h 30m
    $302–511

Portland to Ballard by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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