There are 4 ways to get from Portland to University of Puget Sound by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 33m$49–96Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 5m$27–42Drive 142.8 mi
- Drive from Portland to University of Puget Soundcar 142.8 mi
2h 31m$27–38Fly, tram, line 11 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the tram from Tacoma Dome to Theater Districttram
- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone E to Alder St N & N 13th Stbus
4h 58m$141–331
Portland to University of Puget Sound by train, tram, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to University of Puget Sound is to bus which costs $26 - $45 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to University of Puget Sound is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to University of Puget Sound. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Alder St N & N 13th St via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone D and Commerce St Station - Zone E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to University of Puget Sound. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Theater District via Tacoma Dome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Portland and University of Puget Sound is 144 miles. The road distance is 143.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to University of Puget Sound without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Portland to University of Puget Sound, including transfers.
Portland to University of Puget Sound bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to University of Puget Sound train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to University of Puget Sound is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and University of Puget Sound, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma twice daily. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- 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 Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Tacoma Dome to Theater District
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 253-581-8000
- Website
- piercetransit.org
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone E to Alder St N & N 13th St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- piercetransit.org
- Youth 0-18
- $0
- Adult
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to University of Puget Sound bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Portland to University of Puget Sound train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to University of Puget Sound is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Portland to University of Puget Sound.
There are 441+ hotels available in University of Puget Sound.