There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Milwaukie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 8m$49–103Bus via Tacoma
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 FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 6m$27–41Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 55m$29–46Drive 178.8 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Milwaukiecar 178.8 mi
3h 12m$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 Pioneer Place/SW 5th Ave station to Milwaukie/Main St stationtram
3h 56m$139–329Fly 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 Pioneer Place/SW 5th Ave station to Milwaukie/Main St stationtram
3h 46m$319–439Fly 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 Pioneer Place/SW 5th Ave station to Milwaukie/Main St stationtram
4h 8m$304–524Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly
- 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
5h 42m$217–555
Seattle to Milwaukie by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Milwaukie is to bus via Tacoma which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Milwaukie is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Milwaukie. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at SE Jackson & Main via Rose Quarter Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Milwaukie station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Milwaukie/Main St station via Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Seattle and Milwaukie is 185 miles. The road distance is 179.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Milwaukie without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Seattle to Milwaukie, including transfers.
Seattle to Milwaukie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Milwaukie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Milwaukie is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Milwaukie, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop 3 times a day. 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 58m
- 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
- $45–100
- 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
- 3 times a day
- 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 Milwaukie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Seattle to Milwaukie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Milwaukie is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Seattle to Milwaukie.
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