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Compare bus, train, and flight for Seattle, WA to Portland, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 56m. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$45 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Seattle, WA to Portland, OR
How to get from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:10 AM3h05Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 211:15 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:55 PM3h35Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 27:30 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AS22583:57 PM0h55Seattle-Tacoma International Airport4:52 PMPortland International Airport$3571One-way0 transfers
Other options
511 Amtrak Cascades7:50 PM3h25King Street Station, Seattle, WA11:15 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$451One-way0 transfers
11 Coast Starlight9:55 AM4h00King Street Station, Seattle, WA1:55 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$761One-way0 transfers
505 Amtrak Cascades8:55 AM3h25King Street Station, Seattle, WA12:20 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$841One-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$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:25 AM3h50Seattle, South Lane Street / 6th Avenue South, WA11:15 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM4h15Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA11:15 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$481One-way0 transfers
AS32819:31 AM1h05Seattle-Tacoma International Airport10:36 AMPortland International Airport$3571One-way0 transfers
AS22648:30 AM1h02Seattle-Tacoma International Airport9:32 AMPortland International Airport$3571One-way0 transfers
AS32821:45 PM0h59Seattle-Tacoma International Airport2:44 PMPortland International Airport$3571One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR
Travel to Portland, OR easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR.

This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $32 (€26).
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and arrive in Portland International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from King Street Station, Seattle, WA and arrive in Portland Union Station, Portland, OR.
- Buses mostly depart from Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) and arrive in Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Portland, OR by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
- 12 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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