There are 7 ways to get from Western Washington University to Portland by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or shuttle
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 Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2115
6h 6m$40–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades
7h 51m$86–182Drive 260 mi
- Drive from Western Washington University to Portlandcar 260 mi
4h 38m$48–69Line 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 14m$185–486Shuttle 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 50m$166–396Bus to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bellingham to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
5h 50m$520–1,029Shuttle 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 27m$305–396
Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Western Washington University to Portland is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Western Washington University to Portland is to line 190 bus and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $180 - $490.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bellingham and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
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 266 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 6m and costs $40 - $70.
The bus from Bellingham to Portland Curbside Bus Stop takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Western Washington University to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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 6m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Western Washington University, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Bellingham to Portland Curbside Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 21m.
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 Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–480
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–480
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–350
- 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 Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bellingham to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Bellingham to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Bellingham to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bellingham to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 360-676-7433
- Website
- ridewta.com
Bus from Haggard Hall to Bellingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- ridewta.com
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- airporter.com
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
- https://airporter.com
- Schedules at
- https://airporter.com/shuttle/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
- https://airporter.com
- Schedules at
- https://airporter.com/shuttle/schedules/
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More Questions & Answers
Western Washington University to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop 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.
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