There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Willamette Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 7m$91–170Drive 223.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Willamette Valleycar 223.8 mi
4h 2m$41–59Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salembus FlixBus 2110
5h 13m$51–77Fly from King County 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 28m$539–1,061Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly, train
- 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 train from Portland to Salemtrain
6h 4m$172–394
King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Willamette Valley is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Willamette Valley is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Willamette Valley. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Willamette Valley. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Seattle and Willamette Valley is 235 miles. The road distance is 225.1 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Willamette Valley without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Seattle to Willamette Valley, including transfers.
Seattle to Willamette Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Willamette Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Willamette Valley is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $90 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Willamette Valley, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salem once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
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 Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Willamette Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salem station.
Seattle to Willamette Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Willamette Valley is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Seattle to Willamette Valley.
There are 83+ hotels available in Willamette Valley.