There are 7 ways to get from Western Washington University to Portland by bus (Flixbus), 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 (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Bellingham to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2115
5h 35m$45–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades
7h 51m$66–172Drive 260.1 mi
- Drive from Western Washington University to Portlandcar 260.1 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 17m$185–496Shuttle 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$166–386Shuttle 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 22m$315–536Train 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$340–488
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 bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Western Washington University to Portland is to line 190 bus and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $180 - $500.
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 . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
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 5h 35m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 5h 35m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Western Washington University, WA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Bellingham to Portland Curbside Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $65–170 and the journey takes 6h 21m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bellingham to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Western Washington University to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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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