There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Seattle - Amtrak by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m$40–110Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110
3h 51m$26–40Drive 172.7 mi
- Drive from Portland to Seattle - Amtrakcar 172.7 mi
3h 4m$32–46Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
3h 4m$136–326Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
3h$266–366
Portland to Seattle - Amtrak by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Seattle - Amtrak is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Seattle - Amtrak is to fly which takes 3h and costs $260 - $370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Seattle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Seattle. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Portland and Seattle - Amtrak is 178 miles. The road distance is 173.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle - Amtrak without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $40 - $110.
The train from Portland to Seattle takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Portland to Seattle - Amtrak bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Seattle - Amtrak train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Seattle - Amtrak is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Seattle - Amtrak, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
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
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Seattle - Amtrak bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle station.
Portland to Seattle - Amtrak train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Seattle - Amtrak is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Portland to Seattle - Amtrak.
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