There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Ephrata by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Wenatchee, train
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane PDX - EAT
- Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Ephrata Amtraktrain
5h 11m$431–798Drive 265.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Ephratacar 265.3 mi
5h 10m$49–70Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ellensburgbus FlixBus 2120
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Quincybus Nwl 804
9h 28m$74–105Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtraktrain Empire Builder
9h 28m$208–330Fly to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT)plane PDX - PDT
- Drive from Pendleton-Airport-PDT to Ephratacar
5h 12m$60–283Fly to Spokane International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane PDX - GEG
- Take the train from Spokane to Ephrata Amtraktrain
6h 41m$362–448Fly 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 Ephrata Amtraktrain
9h 7m$236–506Fly 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 Ephrata Amtraktrain
9h 3m$376–546
Portland to Ephrata by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Ephrata is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Ephrata is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Ephrata. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Ephrata Transportation Center via Ellensburg and Akins Fresh Foods on F St SW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Ephrata. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Ephrata Amtrak via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Portland and Ephrata is 241 miles. The road distance is 266.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Ephrata without a car is to bus which takes 9h 28m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Portland to Ephrata, including transfers.
Portland to Ephrata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Ephrata train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Ephrata is to bus which takes 9h 28m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ephrata, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ephrata Transportation Center via Ellensburg, Quincy, and Akins Fresh Foods on F St SW in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Ephrata Amtrak via Seattle in around 9h 28m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Wenatchee
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–330
Flights from Portland International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–330
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Ephrata Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Ephrata Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ellensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Ellensburg to Quincy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $30–40
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Ephrata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ellensburg station.
Portland to Ephrata train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Ephrata is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Portland to Ephrata.
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