There are 6 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Downtown Portland by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
1h 42m$141–323Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
3h 5m$24–50Tram to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Othellotram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 4m$559–1,309Line 574 bus, train
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to 26th St E & D St Ebus 574
- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 18m$43–98Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Downtown Portland160.4 mi
2h 51mDrive 160.4 mi
- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Downtown Portlandcar 160.4 mi
2h 51m$30–43
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Downtown Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Downtown Portland is to bus which costs $24 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Downtown Portland is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $140 - $330.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Downtown Portland is 142 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Downtown Portland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Downtown Portland, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Downtown Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Downtown Portland is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Downtown Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Downtown Portland is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Downtown Portland.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Downtown Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop 5 times a day. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- 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
- Sound Transit
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Othello
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to 26th St E & D St E
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Downtown Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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