There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Portland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m$55–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Seneca St to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus 590 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
4h 20m$25–43Drive 172.9 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Portlandcar 172.9 mi
3h 3m$32–46Fly from King County International Airport
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 6m$506–1,006Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
3h 5m$136–336Fly from Tri-Cities Airport
- Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PSC - PDX
2h 52m$286–317Fly from Spokane International Airport
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane GEG - PDX
3h 11m$155–328
Washington to Portland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Portland is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Portland is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $280 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Portland. However, there are services departing from 2nd Ave & Seneca St and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Portland. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Washington and Portland is 178 miles. The road distance is 173.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Portland without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $55 - $120.
The train from Seattle to Portland takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Washington to Portland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & Seneca St station.
Washington to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Washington to Portland is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Washington, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Seneca St to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E and Tacoma in around 4h 20m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–320
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–320
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–320
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
- 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 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
Bus from 2nd Ave & Seneca St to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Portland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E.
Washington to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Portland is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Washington to Portland.
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