How much does a train ticket cost from Seattle to Portland?

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Portland start from PEN 113. The average price for this train route is around PEN 113. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Seattle to Portland?

The average train journey time from Seattle to Portland is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 232 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Seattle to Portland route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to Portland?

The earliest train from Seattle to Portland departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 19:50.

Train Seattle to Portland from PEN 105 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Seattle to Portland on 3 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4h	13:55	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	12:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	15:35	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4h	13:55	Union Station	No tags
Train	12:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	15:35	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Portland on 4 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	07:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	10:35	Union Station	Fastest
Train	07:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	10:35	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4h	13:55	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Portland on 5 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	10:35	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4h	13:55	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4h	13:55	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Portland on 6 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	10:35	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	10:35	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4h	13:55	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Portland on 7 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	10:35	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	10:35	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4h	13:55	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Portland on 8 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	10:35	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	10:35	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4h	13:55	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Portland on 9 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:50	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	23:15	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	07:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	10:35	Union Station	Fastest
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4h	13:55	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Portland on 10 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	10:35	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:10	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	10:35	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Seattle King Street Station	3h 25m	12:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:55	Seattle King Street Station	4h	13:55	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to Portland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

3h 25mAverage duration

232 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average pricePEN 96 - PEN 504	Average duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average pricePEN 113 - PEN 269	Average duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,792 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the clean and efficient service with friendly staff. The accommodations were praised even when a bus replaced an unavailable train. However, some noted issues such as chaotic gate control in Seattle Station and occasional delays or lack of WiFi during trips. Overall satisfaction remains high despite minor inconveniences.

Amtrak Seattle Portland recent customer reviews

Gate control was chaotic in Seattle Station. Apparently 2 trains were leaving from Gate 5: 518 and 509. 518 was going first when 509 was delayed. The gatekeepers just blew everybody away with no clear ibstructions

Joseph N.

5 May 2024

Clean, on time & efficient ride to Portland, 0regon. Loudspeaker announcement could be clearer with no crackling

Agnes S.

11 November 2023

The only thing wrong with the trip was there was no WiFi most of the trip,so overall not a big problem

Mark L.

12 June 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle to Portland, OR by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Seattle to Portland?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Portland start from PEN 113. The average price for this train route is around PEN 113. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Seattle to Portland?
The average train journey time from Seattle to Portland is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 232 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle to Portland route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to Portland?
The earliest train from Seattle to Portland departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 19:50.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/05

PEN 256

02/05

PEN 148

Today

PEN 105

04/05

PEN 105

05/05

PEN 105

06/05

PEN 137

07/05

PEN 137

08/05

PEN 148

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Portland, OR was searched and found on 3 May 2026 with a price of PEN 105

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Seattle to Portland, OR as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from PEN 105 to PEN 799 for a train ticket from Seattle to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 105, which is on 2026-05-04.

What's the cheapest way to go from Seattle to Portland, OR?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 35m	Avg pricePEN 122	Daily departures16
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 25m	Avg pricePEN 113	Daily departures7

The best way to travel between Seattle and Portland, OR is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost PEN 113 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from PEN 113. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Portland, OR, choose the train, as it will take you from Seattle to Portland, OR in about 3h 25m – that's the fastest way to get there!