There are 6 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX) by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
56 min$140–320Drive 160.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX)car 160.4 mi
2h 50m$30–43Tram 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
2h 18m$556–956Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 35m$72–97Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 15m$46–101Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Portland-PDX160.4 mi
2h 50m
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX) is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX) is to fly which takes 56 min and costs $140 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX). However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at Portland International Airport via Portland Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX) station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Portland Int'l Airport station via Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Portland Airport (PDX) is 130 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 56 min to fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX), including transfers and time at the airport.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX) is to fly which takes 56 min and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 4h 35m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Portland Airport (PDX), 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Portland-PDX
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Airport to Portland International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 56 min.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX) is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Portland Airport (PDX).
Delta and Alaska Airlines, Inc. offer flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Airport to Portland International Airport Airport.
There are 857+ hotels available in Portland Airport (PDX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Portland Airport (PDX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.