The cheapest and fastest buses from Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 10 buses that leave Tukwila, WA for Portland, OR on Thu, May 07, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 219 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus5:05 PM3h20Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 28:25 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:40 PM3h45Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)8:25 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:40 PM4h50Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA7:30 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:55 PM3h35Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 27:30 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:20 PM4h10Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)7:30 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$401One-way0 transfers
10:40 PM2h55Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)1:35 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:10 AM3h05Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 211:15 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 PM3h20Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 28:25 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:55 PM3h35Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 27:30 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:40 AM3h35Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)11:15 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$411One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $294.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $294 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $45 (€36).
A bus is $253 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $294 (€234).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
You'll arrive about -1h -55m sooner (3h 27m by bus vs 2h 32m by car) and save roughly $-6.16 (€-4.91) compared to fuel and tolls ($40 (€32) vs $34 (€27)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Live departures
Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:40 PM Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA | 4h50 | 7:30 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 4h10 | 7:30 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 | 3h35 | 7:30 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 3h45 | 8:25 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 | 3h20 | 8:25 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) | 2h55 | 1:35 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR
Buses from Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 136 miles (219 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 136 miles (219 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 6:45 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, King County Metro from Tukwila, WA to Portland, ORYou can travel by bus between Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR with FlixBus, King County Metro for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tukwila, WA to Portland, OR by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portland, OR, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
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- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Portland Japanese Garden, a tranquil 12-acre garden offering traditional Japanese landscaping and cultural events
- Powell's City of Books, the world's largest independent bookstore spanning an entire city block
- Washington Park, a large urban park featuring a zoo, rose garden, and hiking trails
- Pittock Mansion, a historic house museum with panoramic views of Portland and the surrounding mountains
- Lan Su Chinese Garden, a classical Chinese garden in the heart of the city showcasing authentic design and architecture.
- Portland Art Museum, a prominent museum showcasing diverse art collections and rotating exhibitions
- Voodoo Doughnut, a quirky doughnut shop famous for its creative and unconventional doughnut flavors
- Forest Park, one of the largest urban forests in the U.S., offering extensive hiking and biking trails
- OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry), an interactive science museum with exhibits and a planetarium
- Portland Saturday Market, a vibrant open-air market featuring local artisans, food vendors, and live entertainment.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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