There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Multnomah Falls by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 36m$100–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2120 / ...
7h 7m$26–38Drive 193.4 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Multnomah Fallscar 193.4 mi
3h 26m$32–47Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to Multnomah Fallsbus
4h 27mFly from King County International Airport, bus
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to Multnomah Fallsbus
4h 17mFly from Paine Field County Airport, bus
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to Multnomah Fallsbus
4h 41m
Seattle to Multnomah Falls by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Multnomah Falls is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Multnomah Falls is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Multnomah Falls. However, there are services departing from 2nd Ave & James St and arriving at Multnomah Falls via Tacoma, W Burnside & SW 5th and Gateway Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Multnomah Falls station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC station via Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Seattle and Multnomah Falls is 208 miles. The road distance is 194.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Multnomah Falls without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Seattle to Multnomah Falls, including transfers.
Seattle to Multnomah Falls bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & James St station.
Seattle to Multnomah Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Multnomah Falls is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Multnomah Falls, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Multnomah Falls via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E, Tacoma, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, W Burnside & SW 5th, and Gateway Transit Center in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 541-386-4202
- [email protected]
- Website
- CAT
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to Multnomah Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- CAT
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to Multnomah Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- CAT
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to Multnomah Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- CAT
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Multnomah Falls bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E.
Seattle to Multnomah Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Multnomah Falls is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Seattle to Multnomah Falls.
There are 697+ hotels available in Multnomah Falls.