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How to get fromSeattle to Carltonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, tram, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    6h 30m
    $100–152

  2. Bus via Tacoma

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2110 / ...
    7h 25m
    $28–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portland Union Station to McMinnvillebus bus 99 Vine
    6h 44m
    $31–64

  4. Drive  208.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Carltoncar car 208.1 mi
    3h 52m
    $38–55

  5. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram, line 33 bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SEA - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Elmonica/SW 170th Ave station to Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Hillsboro - SE 4th btwn Washington & Main to Carlton - SB Pine St, btwn Monroe & Mainbus bus
    5h 56m
    $149–329

  6. Fly from King County International Airport, tram, line 33 bus

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BFI - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Elmonica/SW 170th Ave station to Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Hillsboro - SE 4th btwn Washington & Main to Carlton - SB Pine St, btwn Monroe & Mainbus bus
    5h 46m
    $329–449

  7. Fly from Paine Field County Airport, tram, line 33 bus

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PAE - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Elmonica/SW 170th Ave station to Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Hillsboro - SE 4th btwn Washington & Main to Carlton - SB Pine St, btwn Monroe & Mainbus bus
    6h 8m
    $304–524

Seattle to Carlton by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Carlton - NB Pine St & Grant via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Portland Union Station, and McMinnville Transit Center in around 6h 44m.

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