There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to The Dalles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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 Vancouver Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Wishram Stationtrain Empire Builder
6h 11m$130–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus FlixBus 2184
7h 15m$35–64Drive 203.3 mi
- Drive from Seattle to The Dallescar 203.3 mi
5h 1m$38–54Fly from King County International Airport, bus
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus
6h 52m$457–624Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus FlixBus 2184
7h 5m$58–122Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus
7h 51m$150–347Fly from Paine Field County Airport, bus
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus
7h 20m$312–539
Seattle to The Dalles by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to The Dalles is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to The Dalles is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to The Dalles. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at 3rd Street and Federal via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and LINK Transit Center - The Dalles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to The Dalles station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Wishram Station via Vancouver Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Seattle and The Dalles is 282 miles. The road distance is 204.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to The Dalles without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Seattle to The Dalles, including transfers.
Seattle to The Dalles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to The Dalles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to The Dalles is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and The Dalles, OR, USA?
You can take a train from Seattle to The Dalles via Vancouver Station and Wishram Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to 3rd Street and Federal via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and LINK Transit Center - The Dalles in around 7h 15m.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Wishram Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to The Dalles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Seattle to The Dalles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to The Dalles is 205 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Seattle to The Dalles.
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