There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Willamette University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 6m$60–140Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salembus FlixBus 2110
5h 18m$30–55Drive 219.7 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Willamette Universitycar 219.7 mi
3h 56m$41–58Fly King County International Airport to Portland International Airport, train
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
5h 26m$329–471Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
5h 42m$149–361Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane SEA - EUG
- Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain
6h 26m$182–375
Seattle to Willamette University by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Willamette University is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Willamette University is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle Bus Station station and arriving at Salem. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
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 $60 - $140.
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 Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus 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 $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 18m.
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 $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salem once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Eugene to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Willamette University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salem station.
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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