Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Seattle.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Portland to SeattleAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 3 days, 17 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $464, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Portland to Seattle: Trip Overview
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Based on 5093 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 $464.00
Portland to Seattle Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Portland to Seattle was searched and found on May 3, 2025 with a price of $685To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Portland to Seattle, as early as possible.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Seattle, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Portland and Seattle, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Portland to Seattle.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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