There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, 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.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
2h 30m$143–323Drive 173.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX)car 173.2 mi
3h 3m$29–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 21m$100–152Bus
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2120 / ...
5h 56m$74–89Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle to Portland International Airport (PDX)173.2 mi
3h 3mFly from King County International Airport
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
2h 19m$333–453Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
2h 43m$147–828Shuttle 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
4h 17m$191–959
Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $330 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX). However, there are services departing from 2nd Ave & James St and arriving at Portland International Airport via Tacoma and Portland Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Portland Int'l Airport station via Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Seattle and Portland Airport (PDX) is 144 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX), including transfers.
Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & James St station.
Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 4h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle to Portland International Airport (PDX)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E.
Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX) is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Seattle to Portland Airport (PDX).
There are 899+ hotels available in Portland Airport (PDX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle and Portland Airport (PDX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.