How to travel from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR

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Travel Information to Portland, OR from Seattle, WA

Distance144 miles (233 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$22 - $59
Cheapest modeBus • $22 (€20) • 2 h 45 min
Fastest modeFlight • $59 (€53) • 52 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 144 miles (233 km) from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR.

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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

bus

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
$361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak511 Amtrak Cascades
07:50PM3h25
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
11:15PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Greyhound
10:50PM2h55
Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
01:45AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
$381One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak505 Amtrak Cascades
08:55AM3h25
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
12:20PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
$431One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak503 Amtrak Cascades
07:10AM3h25
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
10:35AMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
$431One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak11 Coast Starlight
09:55AM4h00
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
01:55PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
$581One-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
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:25AM3h50
Seattle, South Lane Street / 6th Avenue South, WA
11:15AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
$361One-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
$361One-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 travel options between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Portland, OR from Seattle, WA is a bus with an average price of $22 (€20).

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

A bus is $37 (€33) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $59 (€53).

Taking a bus costs $8 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $31 (€28) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Portland, OR from Seattle, WA is by flight, which takes on average 52 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 2 h 45 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 3 h 25 min of travel time.

Portland, OR is approximately 144 miles (233 km) away from Seattle, WA.

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

  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • 36 flights per day.
  • 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 or 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:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR:

    • You can go to Portland, OR from Seattle, WA by bus with FlixBus or Greyhound. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $22 (€20) with FlixBus from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR on Omio.
    • You can travel between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR by flight with Alaska Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $59 (€53) with Alaska Airlines from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR.
    • You can travel by train between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak Seattle, WA to Portland, OR tickets for $31 (€28) on Omio.

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

    • You can check for a direct bus to Portland, OR with FlixBus or Greyhound with 15 direct buses per day.
    • You'll find 12 direct flights a day to Portland, OR with Alaska Airlines.
    • You'll find 6 direct trains a day to Portland, OR with Amtrak.

    Direct services to Portland, OR tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Looking to extend your trip from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR? Many Omio customers who go from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Eugene, OR, Salem, OR, Pasco, WA or Tacoma, WA. If you're looking to explore Eugene, OR, Salem, OR, Pasco, WA or Tacoma, WA from Portland, OR, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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