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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Portland Transportation Center | Seattle King Street Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Portland Transportation Center | Seattle King Street Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Portland Transportation Center | Seattle King Street Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Portland Transportation Center | Seattle King Street Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Portland Transportation Center | Seattle King Street Station | No tags |
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Get from Portland to Seattle
The journey takes about 3 days, 18 hours 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $458, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $458
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Portland, ME to Seattle by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Portland to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Seattle start from $458. The average price for this train route is around $597. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Portland to Seattle?
The average train ride duration from Portland to Seattle is 3d 18h, covering a distance of 2477 miles (3994 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Portland to Seattle route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Portland to Seattle?
The earliest train departs from Portland to Seattle at 5:18am. And the latest train departs at 7:58am.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Seattle was searched and found on Feb 1, 2026 with a price of $427To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Portland, ME to Seattle, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $427 to $1,871 for a train ticket from Portland, ME to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $427 which is on 2026-02-01.
