There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Puyallup by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus FlixBus 2120 / ...
3h 45m$25–36Drive 145.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Puyallupcar 145.5 mi
2h 33m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 46m$80–120Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 402 bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6 to Meridian S & 6th Ave SWbus
4h 14m$148–328Fly to King County International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the train from King Street Station to Puyallup Stationtrain
4h 42m$289–389
Portland to Puyallup by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Puyallup is to bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Puyallup is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Puyallup. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at 5th St SW & 9th Ave SW - Red Lot via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Puyallup station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Puyallup Station via Tacoma Dome Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Portland and Puyallup is 153 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Puyallup without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Portland to Puyallup, including transfers.
Portland to Puyallup bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Puyallup train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Puyallup is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Puyallup, WA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma 6 times a week. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Tacoma every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- 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 Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from King Street Station to Puyallup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 253-581-8000
- Website
- piercetransit.org
Bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6 to Meridian S & 6th Ave SW
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- piercetransit.org
- Youth 0-18
- $0
- Adult
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Puyallup bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Portland to Puyallup train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Puyallup is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Portland to Puyallup.
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