There are 6 ways to get from Space Needle to Portland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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 / ...
4h 46m$98–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stewart St & 3rd Ave to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2120 / ...
4h 57m$29–41Drive 174 mi
- Drive from Space Needle to Portlandcar 174 mi
3h 6m$29–42Fly from King County International Airport
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
3h 25m$336–456Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
3h 34m$146–326Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
3h 50m$150–831
Space Needle to Portland by foot, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Space Needle to Portland is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Space Needle to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Space Needle to Portland. However, there are services departing from 5th Ave N & Broad St and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Stewart St & 3rd Ave and Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Space Needle to Portland. However, there are services departing from Westlake and arriving at Portland via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Space Needle and Portland is 180 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.
The best way to get from Space Needle to Portland without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Space Needle to Portland, including transfers.
Space Needle to Portland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Stewart St & 3rd Ave station.
Space Needle to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Space Needle to Portland is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $330 - $460 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Space Needle, WA, USA and Portland, 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 vehicle from Space Needle to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via 5th Ave N & Broad St, 3rd Ave & Pine St, Stewart St & 3rd Ave, Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E, and Tacoma in around 4h 57m.
- 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 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 Stewart St & 3rd Ave to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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
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Space Needle to Portland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E.
Space Needle to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Space Needle to Portland is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Space Needle to Portland.
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