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The cheapest and fastest trains from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA

Showing times and prices for 16 Jun

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£32

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

3 h 25 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

233 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Portland, OR for Seattle, WA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 233 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Amtrak
14:453h25
Portland, OR
18:10Seattle, WA
£321One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Portland, OR to Seattle, WA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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£32

Average Price

£27

Average Price

Cheapest

£199

Average Price

3h 55m

average duration

3h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 58m

average duration

3h 28m

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30m

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3h 59m

average duration

Fastest

59m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Portland, OR to Seattle, WA train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday 15 June
Last updated at 03:21
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
amtrak500 Amtrak Cascades13:45 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
3h25
17:10 King Street Station, Seattle, WA0 changesdirect
amtrak504 Amtrak Cascades17:40 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
3h25
21:05 King Street Station, Seattle, WA0 changesdirect
amtrak518 Amtrak Cascades21:10 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
3h27
00:37 King Street Station, Seattle, WA0 changesdirect
amtrak14 Coast Starlight22:56 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
3h55
02:51 King Street Station, Seattle, WA0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA?

The best time to book your train from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Portland, OR to Seattle, WA route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA

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Trains from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Distance
233 km
Average train duration
3h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
3h 25m
First train
14:45
Last train
16:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19

Train companies: Amtrak trains Portland, OR to Seattle, WA

For as little as £25 you can travel by train from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA with Amtrak. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveller’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Portland, OR and Seattle, WA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: £25
  • Amtrak frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Portland, OR to Seattle, WA train

FAQs: Travel by train from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA.
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Important Stations and Airports in Portland, OR and Seattle, WA

Portland
Seattle
The major train station for departures in Portland is Portland Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portland Union Station for your trip from Portland to Seattle.
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information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
3
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via NW 6th Avenue.
Dining
Dining
  • Wilf's Restaurant & Bar
  • Al-Amir Lebanese Restaurant
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • $1.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
  • The Benson, a Coast Hotel
  • Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • The station has a main entrance leading to platforms 1-3 for Amtrak services
  • waiting areas and ticket counters are located in the main hall.
Public transport options for Portland Union Station
  • MAX Light Rail: Green Line, Yellow Line
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Streetcar: NS Line
The major train station for arrivals in Seattle is King Street Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at King Street Station for your journey to Seattle from Portland.
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Amenities at train station
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
4
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available near the station, with several parking lots and garages in the vicinity.
Dining
Dining
  • The London Plane
  • Salumi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • $0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
  • The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
  • Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
  • Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Sounder trains
Public transport options for King Street Station
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Light Rail: Link Light Rail at International District/Chinatown Station

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