There are 6 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Gates by plane, train, bus, 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 to Portland International Airport, train, bus
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay U to Gates Park and Ride - Central @ Horebbus
6h 59m$160–366Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Salembus FlixBus 2110
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay U to Gates Park and Ride - Central @ Horebbus 30X
7h 8m$35–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Tacoma to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay U to Gates Park and Ride - Central @ Horebbus 30X
8h 52m$66–141Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Gates234.9 mi
4h 30mDrive 234.9 mi
- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Gatescar 234.9 mi
4h 30m$43–62Fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane SEA - EUG
- Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay U to Gates Park and Ride - Central @ Horebbus
7h 45m$204–382
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Gates by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Gates is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Gates is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Gates. However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at Gates Park and Ride - Central @ Horeb via Downtown Transit Center - Bay U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Gates is 236 miles. The road distance is 236.3 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Gates without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Gates, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Gates bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Gates bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Gates is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Gates.
There are one+ hotels available in Gates.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Gates, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Gates Park and Ride - Central @ Horeb via Salem and Downtown Transit Center - Bay U in around 7h 8m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Eugene to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 503-588-2877
- Website
- cherriots.org
Bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay U to Gates Park and Ride - Central @ Horeb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- cherriots.org
- Seniors, people w/ disabilities and Medicare
- $1–2
- Full fare
- $2–4
Bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay U to Gates Park and Ride - Central @ Horeb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- cherriots.org
- Seniors, people w/ disabilities and Medicare
- $1–2
- Full fare
- $2–4
Bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay U to Gates Park and Ride - Central @ Horeb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- cherriots.org
- Seniors, people w/ disabilities and Medicare
- $1–2
- Full fare
- $2–4
Bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay U to Gates Park and Ride - Central @ Horeb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- cherriots.org
- Seniors, people w/ disabilities and Medicare
- $1–2
- Full fare
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Gates
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Gates. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






