How to travel from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA

There are 3 options to travel between Portland, OR and Seattle, WA including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of $44.

This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA:

A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA costing on average $50.

A bus is $224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA costing on average $268.

The fastest way to travel from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 59m.

Bus takes on average 4h 6m.

The distance from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA is approximately 144 miles (233 km).

The average frequency per day from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA is:

• Around 14 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, OR and Seattle, WA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA:

• Flights mostly depart from Portland International Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
• Buses mostly depart from Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
• Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA with the following travel companies:

• 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
• 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA often also extend their vacation to go to Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, WA, Redmond, OR, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Seattle, WA and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Seattle, WA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Seattle, WA, you can take a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island for stunning views and a charming small-town experience, explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and Fremont, visit the Seattle Aquarium, and enjoy a walk or bike ride along the Burke-Gilman Trail. For cultural experiences, see a live performance at the historic Paramount Theatre. Must-see sights include the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Museum of Pop Culture, and the Seattle Art Museum.

For a comprehensive experience in Seattle, WA, 3 to 4 days are typically sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Museum of Pop Culture, while also allowing time for side trips to nearby destinations like Mount Rainier or Bainbridge Island.