The cheapest and fastest trains from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$197
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA will cost around $197 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 2 trains that leave Portland Union Station, Portland, OR for King Street Station, Seattle, WA on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 232 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 55 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.
500 Amtrak Cascades6:45 AM3h25Portland Union Station, Portland, OR10:10 AMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$811One-way0 transfers
14 Coast Starlight3:56 PM3h55Portland Union Station, Portland, OR7:51 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$3131One-way0 transfers
500 Amtrak Cascades6:45 AM3h25Portland Union Station, Portland, OR10:10 AMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$811One-way0 transfers
14 Coast Starlight3:56 PM3h55Portland Union Station, Portland, OR7:51 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$3131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $212 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA costing on average $251 (€205).
Other travel options to King Street Station, Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 47m by train vs 2h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $45 (€37) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA train times
The table below shows live departures for Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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14 Coast Starlight | 3:56 PM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 3h55 | 7:51 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
506 Amtrak Cascades | 5:55 PM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 3h25 | 9:20 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
508 Amtrak Cascades | 7:25 PM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 3h25 | 10:50 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
500 Amtrak Cascades | 6:45 AM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 3h25 | 10:10 AM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA
Trains from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:55, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 144 miles (232 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 12:55 AM |
Last train 10:56 PM |
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Train companies: Amtrak from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Portland Union Station, Portland, OR and King Street Station, Seattle, WA from $24 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at King Street Station, Seattle, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA
Most Portland Union Station, Portland, OR to King Street Station, Seattle, WA trains use the Portland Union Station to King Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Portland Union Station, Portland, OR and King Street Station, Seattle, WA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Portland Union Station from Portland city centre
Portland Union Station train station facilities and services
Portland Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Wilf's Restaurant & Bar, Al-Amir Lebanese Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portland Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Portland Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portland Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portland Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portland Union Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown, The Benson, a Coast Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center.
Getting to King Street Station from Seattle city centre
King Street Station 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 and drink
Food options include: The London Plane, Salumi
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at King Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at King Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at King Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at King Street Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at King Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
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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