How to travel from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR

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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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$47

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$43

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$209

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3h 56m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR

How to get from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:10AM3h05
Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2
11:15AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak503 Amtrak Cascades
07:10AM3h40
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
10:50AMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:35PM2h45
Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2
10:20PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
$351One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak505 Amtrak Cascades
08:55AM3h40
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
12:35PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
$431One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak517 Amtrak Cascades
12:10PM3h40
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
03:50PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
$471One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak509 Amtrak Cascades
05:40PM3h40
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
09:20PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
$431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:40AM3h35
Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
11:15AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
$351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:25AM3h50
Seattle, South Lane Street / 6th Avenue South, WA
11:15AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
$351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM4h15
Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA
11:15AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
$351One-way
0 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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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 $40 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $66 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR is by flight with an average journey time of 48m.

Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 25m.

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR is approximately 144 miles (233 km).
The average frequency per day from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 12 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR often also extend their vacation to go to Eugene, OR, Salem, OR, Tacoma, WA, Pasco, WA, San Francisco, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portland, OR and these popular destinations at a great price.
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