There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Totem Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 34m$64–121Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 2m$30–48Drive 181.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Totem Lakecar 181.9 mi
3h 12m$34–48Fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 255 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Othello to Univ of Washingtontram
- Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Totem Lake Transit Center - Bay 3bus
4h 5m$1,012–1,912Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the bus from Bellevue Transit Center Bay 4 to Totem Lake Fwy Stationbus
4h 6m$128–341
Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Totem Lake is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Totem Lake is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Totem Lake. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Totem Lake Transit Center - Bay 3 via NE Campus Pkwy & University Way NE - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Totem Lake. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Univ of Washington via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Portland and Totem Lake is 200 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Totem Lake without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Portland to Totem Lake, including transfers.
Portland to Totem Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Totem Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Totem Lake is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Totem Lake, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle twice daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–1,900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Othello to Univ of Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Totem Lake Transit Center - Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Bellevue Transit Center Bay 4 to Totem Lake Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- (800) 562-1375
- [email protected]
- Website
- communitytransit.org
Bus from Bellevue Transit Center Bay 4 to Totem Lake Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.communitytransit.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Totem Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle station.
Portland to Totem Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Totem Lake is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Portland to Totem Lake.
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