There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Mercer Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 25m$103–155Drive 175.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Mercer Islandcar 175.6 mi
3h 7m$29–42Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110
5h 16m$35–48Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram, line 204 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Mercer Islandtram
- Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd Stbus
4h 5m$152–332Bus via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0502 / ...
5h 32m$37–74Fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 204 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Mercer Islandtram
- Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd Stbus
4h$292–392
Portland to Mercer Island by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Mercer Island is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Mercer Island is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Mercer Island via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Portland and Mercer Island is 185 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Mercer Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Portland to Mercer Island, including transfers.
Portland to Mercer Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Mercer Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Mercer Island is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Mercer Island, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle 3 times a week. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Mercer Island
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Mercer Island
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Mercer Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle station.
Portland to Mercer Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Mercer Island is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Portland to Mercer Island.
There are 1614+ hotels available in Mercer Island.