There are 5 ways to get from SeaTac to Hillsboro by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram
2h 25m$141–323Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 54m$27–43Train, tram
- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the tram from Rose Quarter TC station to Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC stationtram MAX Blue Line
5h 45m$39–94Drive 168.1 mi
- Drive from SeaTac to Hillsborocar 168.1 mi
3h 24m$31–45Fly from King County International Airport, tram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram
3h 54m$319–429
SeaTac to Hillsboro by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Hillsboro is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to Hillsboro is to fly and tram which takes 2h 25m and costs $140 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from SeaTac to Hillsboro. However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at SE Baseline St & 2nd via W Burnside & NW 5th and Sunset Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from SeaTac to Hillsboro station. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station via Tacoma and Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between SeaTac and Hillsboro is 157 miles. The road distance is 169 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Hillsboro without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from SeaTac to Hillsboro, including transfers.
SeaTac to Hillsboro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
SeaTac to Hillsboro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
SeaTac to Hillsboro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Hillsboro, OR, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Rose Quarter TC station to Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
SeaTac to Hillsboro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to Hillsboro is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from SeaTac to Hillsboro.
There are 368+ hotels available in Hillsboro.