There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Willamette University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 6m$75–150Drive 219.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Willamette Universitycar 219.7 mi
3h 56m$41–58Bus
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Salembus FlixBus 2110
6h$53–78Fly 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 International Airport to Woodburn: Best Westernbus
- Take the bus from Woodburn Park & Ride to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platformbus
5h 24mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platformbus Cascades
5h 51m$63–141Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland International Airport to Woodburn: Best Westernbus
- Take the bus from Woodburn Park & Ride to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platformbus
6h
Seattle to Willamette University by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Willamette University is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Willamette University is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Willamette University. However, there are services departing from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way and arriving at Salem via Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Salem. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Seattle and Willamette University is 231 miles. The road distance is 221 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Willamette University without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $75 - $150.
The train from Seattle to Salem takes 4h 59m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Seattle to Willamette University bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way station.
Seattle to Willamette University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Willamette University is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Willamette University, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Salem 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Willamette University via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E, Tacoma, and Salem in around 6h.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tacoma to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 877-693-3785
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Portland International Airport to Woodburn: Best Western
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/portland-airport/
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/portland-airport/
Bus from Portland International Airport to Woodburn: Best Western
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/portland-airport/
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/portland-airport/
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- oregon-point.com
Bus from Woodburn Park & Ride to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
Bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
Bus from Woodburn Park & Ride to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
- Phone
- +1 541-366-5110
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacificcrestbuslines.net
Bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–19
- Website
- https://pacificcrestbuslines.net
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Willamette University bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E.
Seattle to Willamette University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Willamette University is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Seattle to Willamette University.
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