How to get from Seattle to Downtown Portland
2 ways, 234 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Saturday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 4h 20m | $22–31 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 4h 20m | $445–610 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Seattle to Downtown Portland?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 4h 20m door to door. The straight-line distance is 234 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Seattle to Downtown Portland?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $22. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Downtown Portland from Seattle by road?
- About 279 km, roughly 4h 20m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $22–31; tolls and parking are extra.