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There are 2 intercity buses per day from Seaside to Portland. Traveling by bus from Seaside to Portland usually takes around 2 hours and 31 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 28 minutes.
| Distance | 68 mi (110 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 28m |
| Cheapest price | $19.00 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Seaside to Portland
(Based on 20 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Smooth, comfortable ride. Excellent service. Cons: More maps & info about stops.
5.0
Efficiency and safety, plus such nice staff.
5.0
Pros: The affordability, the comfort, the scenery, everything! Cons: that the tv's worked. Tips: Look out the window.
4.0
Pros: Easy ride. Cons: Switching out drivers in the middle made us late. Tips: It was easy- bring snacks.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Seaside to Portland. Amtrak Thruway is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 2h 32m | $19.00 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Seaside to Portland start at $19. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 31 minutes to cover the 68 miles from Seaside to Portland. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 28 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Seaside to Portland for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Seaside to Portland, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Portland is the largest city in Oregon and accordingly one of the state's best vacation destinations. Also known as the City of Roses, this city along the Willamette River wows visitors with its diverse street food, quirky counterculture, and sprawling bookstores such as the world-famous Powell's Books.
Portland is the 5th best city in the United States for outdoor activities, thanks in part to open-air grounds like the expansive Forest Park. Gardens are also excellent outdoor date locales for couples on a romantic getaway: stop and smell the roses at either the International Rose Test Garden or the Portland Japanese Garden.
Once you've gotten hungry from a long day wandering outside, nearly every block downtown has a plethora of food trucks waiting to tickle your taste buds. Or, kick back at one of the many breweries in the #3 best city for craft beer in the United States. Unique locations like McMenamin's brewpubs in renovated cinemas or historic hotels do their part to "keep Portland weird."
As the biggest city in Oregon, Portland is a hub for travel throughout the Pacific Northwest. Amtrak train service and various bus services operate primarily out of Union Station, conveniently-located downtown, and nearby Portland International Airport makes it easy to travel to Portland from near and far.
Seaside has two bus stations with service to Portland.
Seaside Lodge & International Hostel
Seaside Cinema Empire Transit Stop
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Link to image attributionLocated in Portland’s Old Town Chinatown area at 800 Northwest Sixth Avenue, Union Station features a glowing neon sign encouraging you to “Go By Train.” Union Station serves several iconic Amtrak routes including the Cascades through the Pacific Northwest, the scenic Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle, and the long-distance Empire Builder which travels all the way to Chicago. Along with train service, Union Station serves intercity bus service via Greyhound, and connects to the Portland Streetcar, MAX Light Rail, and several local TriMet buses. There is a restaurant and bar onsite, as well as a Metropolitan Lounge reserved for Amtrak’s first- and business-class passengers.
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