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Portland Art Museum
Major art museum in downtown Portland with Native American, modern, and Northwest collections. A core cultural stop for first-time visitors.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edmonds, WA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $254.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $314 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edmonds, WA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edmonds, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $273 (€221) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edmonds, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $314 (€254).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Dungeness Line - Olympic | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Dungeness Line - Olympic | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
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Buses from Edmonds, WA to Portland, OR run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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