There are 7 ways to get from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland by plane, bus, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, 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 King County International Airport
best- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
1h 28m$594–1,226Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 53m$29–58Line 107 bus, tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Swift Ave S & S Willow St to S Henderson St & Martin L King Jr Way Sbus
- Take the tram from Rainier Beach to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
3h 29m$142–332Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 51m$58–123Bus via Tacoma
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 4m$29–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-BFI to Portland167.9 mi
2h 59mDrive 167.9 mi
- Drive from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portlandcar 167.9 mi
2h 59m$31–45
King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland is to bus via Tacoma which costs $29 - $50 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $550 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland. However, there are services departing from East Marginal Way S & 16th Ave S and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Portland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (BFI) and Portland is 148 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $550 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 4h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (BFI), USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Air Excursion flies from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Rainier Beach to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from Swift Ave S & S Willow St to S Henderson St & Martin L King Jr Way S
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle-BFI to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Seattle Airport (BFI) to Portland.
There are 874+ hotels available in Portland.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Airport (BFI) and Portland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.