There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Clear Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
7h 10m$138–213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Mount Vernon Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
7h 28m$41–69Drive 240.4 mi
- Drive from Portland to Clear Lakecar 240.4 mi
4h 21m$43–62Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 26m$213–390Fly to Bellingham International Airport, line 208 bus, line 205 bus, line 305 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane PDX - BLI
- Take the bus from Burlington Boulevard and Haggen Drive to Skagit Station Gate 8bus
- Take the bus from Skagit Station Gate 6 to Skagit Valley Collegebus
- Take the bus from Skagit Valley College to Clear Lake Post Officebus
7h 8m$135–689Fly 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
7h 21m$313–450
Portland to Clear Lake by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Clear Lake is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Clear Lake is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Clear Lake. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Clear Lake Post Office via Seattle Bus Station, Skagit Station Gate 6 and Skagit Valley College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Clear Lake station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Portland and Clear Lake is 256 miles. The road distance is 241.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Clear Lake without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Portland to Clear Lake, including transfers.
Portland to Clear Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Clear Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Clear Lake is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Clear Lake, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Clear Lake Post Office via Seattle Bus Station, Mount Vernon Bus Stop, Skagit Station Gate 6, and Skagit Valley College in around 7h 28m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Mount Vernon Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 360-757-4433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skagit Transit
Bus from Burlington Boulevard and Haggen Drive to Skagit Station Gate 8
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Skagit Transit
- Youth 8-17
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from Skagit Station Gate 6 to Skagit Valley College
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Skagit Transit
- Youth 8-17
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from Skagit Valley College to Clear Lake Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Skagit Transit
- Youth 8-17
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Clear Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland to Clear Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Clear Lake is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Portland to Clear Lake.
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