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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portland, OR to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $332.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $332 Average price |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA
Compare the available ways to get from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA costing on average $60 (€50).
A bus is $293 (€246) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA costing on average $332 (€279).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Portland, OR to Seattle, WA
How to get from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:15 PM 3h25 Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR 6:40 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:15 PM 3h25 Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR 6:40 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:15 PM 3h25 Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR 6:40 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 508 Amtrak Cascades [New Train]
7:25 PM 3h25 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR 10:50 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA $36 1 One-way 0 transfers - 506 Amtrak Cascades
5:55 PM 3h25 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR 9:20 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA $44 1 One-way 0 transfers - 500 Amtrak Cascades
6:45 AM 3h25 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR 10:10 AM King Street Station, Seattle, WA $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:00 AM 3h40 Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR 12:40 PM Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA costing on average $60 (€50).
A bus is $293 (€246) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA costing on average $332 (€279).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 10 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.
- 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).
- 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, CitizenPlane to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 11 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, CitizenPlane.
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