There are 7 ways to get from Space Needle to Portland by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
4h 27m$30–53Bus via Tacoma
cheapest- Take the bus from Stewart St & 7th Ave to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus 590 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 41m$25–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 46m$98–153Drive 174 mi
- Drive from Space Needle to Portlandcar 174 mi
3h 6m$32–46Fly from King County International Airport
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 25m$326–446Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
3h 34m$146–326Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
3h 49m$300–521
Space Needle to Portland by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Space Needle to Portland is to bus via Tacoma which costs $25 - $40 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Space Needle to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Space Needle to Portland. However, there are services departing from 3rd Ave & Cedar St and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Space Needle to Portland. However, there are services departing from Westlake and arriving at Portland via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Space Needle and Portland is 175 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.
The best way to get from Space Needle to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Space Needle to Portland, including transfers.
Space Needle to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Space Needle to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Space Needle to Portland is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 4h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $450 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Space Needle, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. 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
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–490
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Stewart St & 7th Ave to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Space Needle to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Space Needle to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Space Needle to Portland is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Space Needle to Portland.
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