There are 7 ways to get from Western Washington University to Portland by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bellingham to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2114
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500 / ...
6h 15m$51–83Drive 260.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Western Washington University to Portlandcar 260.1 mi
4h 38m$46–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades
7h 51m$141–232Line 190 bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Haggard Hall to Bellingham Stationbus
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BLI - PDX
4h 18m$175–906Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
5h 51m$206–386Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
5h 23m$165–846Train to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
7h 8m$397–548
Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Western Washington University to Portland is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Western Washington University to Portland is to line 190 bus and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Western Washington University to Portland. However, there are services departing from Bellingham and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Western Washington University station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Amtrak Station and arriving at Portland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Western Washington University and Portland is 264 miles. The road distance is 261.6 miles.
The best way to get from Western Washington University to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Western Washington University to Portland, including transfers.
Western Washington University to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bellingham station.
Western Washington University to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bellingham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Western Washington University to Portland is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Western Washington University, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Western Washington University to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Bellingham and Seattle Bus Station in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 6h 21m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–320
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bellingham to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- +1 360-676-7433
- Website
- Whatcom Transportation Authority
Bus from Haggard Hall to Bellingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Whatcom Transportation Authority
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
Shuttle from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
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Booking & Getting There
Western Washington University to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Western Washington University to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Western Washington University to Portland is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Western Washington University to Portland.
There are 891+ hotels available in Portland.