There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Western Washington University by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Bellinghambus FlixBus 2115
6h 10m$50–73Drive 260.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Western Washington Universitycar 260.2 mi
4h 38m$48–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
6h 36m$151–232Fly to Bellingham International Airport, line 190 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane PDX - BLI
- Take the bus from Bellingham Station to Highland Dr at Ridgewaybus
4h 16m$185–496Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
6h 30m$163–388Fly to King County International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 46m$317–448Fly to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane PDX - PAE
- Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
6h 25m$305–538
Portland to Western Washington University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Western Washington University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Western Washington University is to fly and line 190 bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $180 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Western Washington University. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Bellingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Western Washington University station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Portland and Western Washington University is 265 miles. The road distance is 261.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Western Washington University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Portland to Western Washington University, including transfers.
Portland to Western Washington University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Western Washington University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Western Washington University is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Western Washington University, WA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Bellingham 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 5h 54m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Bellingham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 360-676-7433
- Website
- Whatcom Transportation Authority
Bus from Bellingham Station to Highland Dr at Ridgeway
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Whatcom Transportation Authority
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
Shuttle from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Western Washington University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bellingham station.
Portland to Western Washington University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Western Washington University is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Portland to Western Washington University.
There are 84+ hotels available in Western Washington University.