There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI) by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, 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 King County International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
2h 20m$273–383Drive 167.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI)car 167.9 mi
2h 59m$30–43Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the taxi from Othello to Seattle-Airport-BFItaxi
2h 54m$189–342Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
3h 38m$31–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 54m$100–153Bus via Tacoma (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 2m$31–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland to King County International Airport (BFI)167.9 mi
2h 59m
Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI) is to bus via Tacoma which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI) is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $270 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI). However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at East Marginal Way S & 16th Ave S via 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI). However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Seattle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Portland and Seattle Airport (BFI) is 147 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI), including transfers.
Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI) is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $270 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 38m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Seattle Airport (BFI), USA?
Air Excursion flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- 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 King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- 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
- 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
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland to King County International Airport (BFI)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- $13–16
A1 Seattle Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-466-9500
- Website
- a1seattletaxi.com
Farwest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-622-1717
- Website
- farwesttaxi.net
Seattle Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 206-622-6500
- Website
- seattleyellowcab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI) is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Portland to Seattle Airport (BFI).
There are 1621+ hotels available in Seattle Airport (BFI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland and Seattle Airport (BFI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.