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How to get fromPortland to Burlingtonby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    6h 1m
    $81–163

  2. Drive 238 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Burlingtoncar car 238 mi
    4h 13m
    $44–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Mount Vernon Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0501
    6h 1m
    $54–94

  4. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burlington Airporter Officeshuttle bus
    5h 7m
    $158–383

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus bus FlixBus 2110 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burlington Airporter Officeshuttle bus I-5 Corridor Northbound / ...
    6h 20m
    $70–133

  6. Fly to Bellingham International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane PDX - BLI
    4h 32m
    $192–513

  7. Fly to King County International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Burlington Airporter Officeshuttle bus
    5h 35m
    $880–1,754

  8. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PDX - PAE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Burlington Airporter Officeshuttle bus
    5h 14m
    $297–388

Portland to Burlington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Burlington Blvd. South of Fairhaven Avenue via Seattle Bus Station, Mount Vernon Bus Stop, and Skagit Station Gate 7 in around 6h 1m.

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