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Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portland International Airport to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $303.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $303 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland International Airport to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $264 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland International Airport to Seattle, WA costing on average $303 (€249).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
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Take a train from Portland International Airport to Seattle, WA and enjoy the approximately 140 miles (226 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 7 trains per day.
Distance 140 miles (226 km) |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15% or round up. Hotel housekeeping: USD 2-5 per night. Little or no tip needed for counter service.
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Most Portland International Airport to Seattle, WA trains use the Portland Union Station to King Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Portland International Airport and Seattle, WA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
King Street Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The London Plane, Salumi
Ticket office support is available at King Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at King Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at King Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at King Street Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at King Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square, The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown.
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