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Compare train, bus, 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 1h 19m. 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 $97.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$42 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $42 (€34).
A bus is $213 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $253 (€204).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
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.
10:40 PM2h55Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)1:35 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:40 PM2h55Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)1:35 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus7:35 PM2h45Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 210:20 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 505 Amtrak Cascades8:55 AM3h25King Street Station, Seattle, WA12:20 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$331One-way0 transfers
- 511 Amtrak Cascades7:50 PM3h25King Street Station, Seattle, WA11:15 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$431One-way0 transfers
- 503 Amtrak Cascades7:10 AM3h25King Street Station, Seattle, WA10:35 AMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:05 PM3h15Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)10:20 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:35 PM3h45Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA10:20 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:05 PM3h20Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 28:25 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $42 (€34).
A bus is $213 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $253 (€204).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
- Around 13 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 train, bus, 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 Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Portland, OR by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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