There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Portland State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or shuttle
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 / ...
3h 46m$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 / ...
4h 53m$26–38Drive 174.3 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Portland State Universitycar 174.3 mi
3h 4m$29–42Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
3h 30m$146–326Fly from King County International Airport
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 20m$336–456Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
3h 43m$150–831Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airport
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BLI - PDX
5h 23m$194–962
Seattle to Portland State University by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Portland State University is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Portland State University is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Portland State University. However, there are services departing from 2nd Ave & James St and arriving at SW 5th & Harrison via Tacoma and NW Glisan & 3rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Portland State University station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at PSU Urban Center/SW 5th & Mill station via Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Seattle and Portland State University is 179 miles. The road distance is 175.3 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Portland State University without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Seattle to Portland State University, including transfers.
Seattle to Portland State University bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & James St station.
Seattle to Portland State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Portland State University is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Portland State University, 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 Portland State University via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E, Tacoma, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, NW Glisan & 3rd, and SW 5th & Harrison in around 4h 53m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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 Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
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
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Portland State University bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E.
Seattle to Portland State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Portland State University is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Seattle to Portland State University.
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