There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Ferndale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus
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 Bellingham International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane PDX - BLI
3h 40m$275–527Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0501
7h 29m$44–73Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
7h 38m$151–233Drive 270.7 mi
- Drive from Portland to Ferndalecar 270.7 mi
4h 48m$50–72Fly 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 Ferndale Station Gate 2
6h 24m$178–398Fly 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 Ferndale Station Gate 2
6h 9m$319–548Fly to King County International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Ferndale Station Gate 2
6h 40m$306–441Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ferndale Station Gate 2I-5 Corridor Northbound
8h 21m$61–111
Portland to Ferndale by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Ferndale is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Ferndale is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $270 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Ferndale. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Axton Rd at Barrett Rd via Seattle Bus Station, Fairhaven Transportation Center and Bellingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Ferndale station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Portland and Ferndale is 240 miles. The road distance is 272.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Ferndale without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Portland to Ferndale, including transfers.
Portland to Ferndale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Ferndale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Ferndale is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 29m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ferndale, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Axton Rd at Barrett Rd via Seattle Bus Station, Bellingham Bus Stop, Fairhaven Transportation Center, and Bellingham Station in around 7h 29m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–500
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–500
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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 Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ferndale Station Gate 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
Shuttle from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Ferndale Station Gate 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
Shuttle from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Ferndale Station Gate 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
Shuttle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ferndale Station Gate 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Ferndale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland to Ferndale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Ferndale is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Portland to Ferndale.
There are 126+ hotels available in Ferndale.