There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Hillsboro by train, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the tram from Rose Quarter TC station to Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC stationtram MAX Blue Line
4h 49m$47–106Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus 590 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
- Take the tram from Rose Quarter TC station to Hatfield Government Center stationtram
5h 47m$27–41Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 24m$29–46Drive 180.5 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Hillsborocar 180.5 mi
3h 35m$33–48Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram
4h$136–326Fly from King County International Airport, tram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram
3h 50m$316–426Fly from Paine Field County Airport, tram
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram
4h 12m$301–521Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly, tram
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airport
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BLI - PDX
- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram
5h 46m$214–552
Seattle to Hillsboro by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Hillsboro is to bus and tram which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Hillsboro is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Hillsboro. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at SE Baseline St & 2nd via W Burnside & NW 5th and Sunset Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Hillsboro station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station via Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Seattle and Hillsboro is 197 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Hillsboro without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Seattle to Hillsboro, including transfers.
Seattle to Hillsboro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Hillsboro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Seattle to Hillsboro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Hillsboro, OR, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–490
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Hillsboro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Hillsboro is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Seattle to Hillsboro.
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