There are 6 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to 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 38m$140–325Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2115 / ...
2h 45m$25–50Tram 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 2m$509–1,009Line 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$48–98Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Portland160.2 mi
2h 51mDrive 160.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portlandcar 160.2 mi
2h 51m$30–43
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland is to bus which costs $25 - $50 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland is to fly which takes 1h 38m 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 four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Portland is 141 miles. The road distance is 161.1 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 2h 45m.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX) hourly. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Othello
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Tacoma to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- 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 Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
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
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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