There are 5 ways to get from Portland to South Lake Union by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 32m$47–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 59m$29–45Drive 174.6 mi
- Drive from Portland to South Lake Unioncar 174.6 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 9m$136–326Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
3h 8m$266–366
Portland to South Lake Union by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to South Lake Union is to bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to South Lake Union is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to South Lake Union. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at 7th Ave N & Harrison St via 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to South Lake Union. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Westlake via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Portland and South Lake Union is 179 miles. The road distance is 175.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to South Lake Union without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Portland to South Lake Union, including transfers.
Portland to South Lake Union bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to South Lake Union train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to South Lake Union is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 3h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and South Lake Union, 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 Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
- 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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to South Lake Union bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Portland to South Lake Union train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to South Lake Union is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Portland to South Lake Union.
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