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How to get fromPortland to West Seattleby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to West Seattle by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    3h 53m
    $100–152

  2. Drive  172.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to West Seattlecar car 172.6 mi
    3h 8m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0502 / ...
    4h 13m
    $34–52

  4. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 50 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take the bus from S Lander St & SODO Busway to California Ave SW & SW Spokane Stbus bus
    3h 34m
    $149–329

  5. Bus via Tacoma

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus bus FlixBus 2120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone A to Bus Wy & Lander Stbus bus 597 / ...
    5h 12m
    $29–40

  6. Fly to King County International Airport, tram, line 50 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take the tram from Othello to Sodotram tram
    3. Take the bus from S Lander St & SODO Busway to California Ave SW & SW Spokane Stbus bus
    3h 34m
    $292–392

Portland to West Seattle by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and West Seattle, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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