What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Portland is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 3h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle, WA and Portland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle Bus Station station and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Seattle, WA and Portland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Portland. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Seattle, WA to Portland?

The distance between Seattle, WA and Portland is 173 miles. The road distance is 173.8 miles.

How do I travel from Seattle, WA to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Portland without a car is to bus via Seattle Bus Station which takes 3h 17m and costs $27 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Seattle, WA to Portland?

The bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Seattle, WA to Portland bus from?

Seattle, WA to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Seattle, WA to Portland train from?

Seattle, WA to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.

Train, bus or fly from Seattle, WA to Portland?

The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Portland is to bus via Seattle Bus Station which takes 3h 17m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 3h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Seattle, WA to Portland bus arrive?

Seattle, WA to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where does the Seattle, WA to Portland train arrive?

Seattle, WA to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.

Can I drive from Seattle, WA to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle, WA to Portland is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Seattle, WA to Portland.

How do I get a train ticket from Seattle, WA to Portland?

Book your Seattle, WA to Portland train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Seattle, WA to Portland?

Book your Seattle, WA to Portland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 752+ hotels available in Portland.

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Portland by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus via Seattle Bus Station
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1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
3h 17m
$27–50
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m
$95–150
Drive 172.8 mi
1. Drive from Seattle, WA to Portlandcar 172.8 mi
3h 4m
$32–46
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
3h 12m
$146–326
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Seattle to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110
3h 56m
$27–45
Fly from King County International Airport
1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 5m
$326–446
Fly from Paine Field County Airport
1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
3h 50m
$301–521

Seattle, WA to Portland by foot and bus

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Distance: 172.1 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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