Travel from Portland to Seattle
There are a variety of ways to get from Portland to Seattle other than having to drive there yourself. Primary methods of travel include riding a bus, taking a train or flying. Deciding between these options will depend on what you value most between price, speed and comfort. Here is what you need to know:
Fastest time
3h 30m
Cheapest ticket
$27
Daily trips
4
Traveling by Amtrak train is the most comfortable way to get from Portland to Seattle. Fares start at about £21, with 4 trains departing each day.
This route is serviced by Amtrak Cascades and Amtrak Coast Starlight, both of which are considered among the most scenic Amtrak routes in the country, with views of the Cascade Mountains and the Puget Sound visible out of your window.
Fastest time
3h 15m
Cheapest ticket
$1
Daily trips
15
With ticket prices as low as £1, and 15 trips departing throughout the day, traveling by bus between Portland and Seattle is a convenient, budget-friendly option.
The bus carriers servicing this route — BoltBus and Greyhound — offer amenities like free Wi-Fi, power outlets and on-board bathrooms.
Fastest time
0h 58m
Cheapest ticket
$48
Daily trips
22
With a typical travel time of about 1 hour for nonstop flights, taking a plane is definitely the quickest way to get from Portland to Seattle.
Portland International Airport suggests arriving 2 hours prior to your scheduled flight, so plan accordingly. PDX is located 13 miles northeast of downtown Portland, and is easily accessible on TriMet’s MAX Red Line, about a 40-minute ride.
Fastest time
3h 30m
Cheapest ticket
$27
Daily trips
4
Traveling by Amtrak train is the most comfortable way to get from Portland to Seattle. Fares start at about £21, with 4 trains departing each day.
This route is serviced by Amtrak Cascades and Amtrak Coast Starlight, both of which are considered among the most scenic Amtrak routes in the country, with views of the Cascade Mountains and the Puget Sound visible out of your window.
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