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Portland Art Museum
Major art museum with Native American, modern, and Northwest collections; one of Portland’s core cultural attractions.









Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
2h 45m
Average duration
3h 32m
Buses per day
9
Distance
237 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $248 Average price |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $41 (€34).
A bus is $208 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $248 (€204).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Seattle, WA to Portland, OR buses for today, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA | 4h15 | 11:15 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Seattle, South Lane Street / 6th Avenue South, WA | 3h50 | 11:15 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 3h35 | 11:15 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 | 3h05 | 11:15 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 4h10 | 6:20 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA | 3h45 | 11:20 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 3h15 | 11:20 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 | 2h45 | 11:20 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 3h05 | 12:20 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 144 miles (233 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 144 miles (233 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
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