There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Burlington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 1m$66–144Bus via Everett
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from Everett Station to Chuckanut P&Rbus 90X
6h 59m$33–51Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Mount Vernon Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
6h 46m$36–61Drive 238 mi
- Drive from Portland to Burlingtoncar 238 mi
4h 13m$44–63Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burlington Airporter Office
5h 6m$158–373Fly to Bellingham International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane PDX - BLI
4h 31m$192–523Fly to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane PDX - PAE
- Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Burlington Airporter Office
5h 19m$307–528Fly to King County International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 8m$295–418
Portland to Burlington by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Burlington is to bus via Everett which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Burlington is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Burlington. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Burlington Blvd. South of Fairhaven Avenue via Seattle Bus Station and Skagit Station Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Burlington station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Portland and Burlington is 251 miles. The road distance is 239.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Burlington without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Portland to Burlington, including transfers.
Portland to Burlington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Burlington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Burlington is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 4h 31m.
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 $65–150 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 46m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Burlington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland to Burlington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Burlington is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Portland to Burlington.
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