
Portland to Seattle Flight Tickets
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About Portland - Seattle Flights
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Portland has 1 airports, while Seattle has 2 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Cheaper tickets are usually available on weekdays and with early bookings.
Portland and Seattle - Airport Transportation
Portland International Airport (PDX)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train: You can reach the airport in about 40 minutes by taking the MAX Light Rail Red Line from Pioneer Square or other MAX stations in the city center. Services run every 15 minutes and operate between 04:50-00:30 on weekdays and 05:00-00:30 on weekends.
Bus: You can reach the airport from around SW 5th Ave with the TriMet line 5 bus. The journey takes approximately 45-50 minutes. Buses depart every 30 minutes and generally operate between 05:00-00:00.
Taxi: You can call a taxi from street stands or in front of hotels in downtown Portland to reach the airport. The journey time varies between 25-40 minutes depending on traffic, and taxis operate 24/7.
Uber/Lyft: You can call a vehicle via the Uber or Lyft app from the city center to reach the airport. The journey takes 25-40 minutes depending on traffic, and the service is always available.
Car Rental: It is also possible to go from the city center to the airport with a car rental service. You can reach the vehicle return points on the ground floor of the terminal with your rented car.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
From Airport to City Center
Metro/Train (Link Light Rail – 1 Line): The Link light rail's “1 Line” departs from SeaTac/Airport Station, connected by a pedestrian bridge to the airport, and provides access to stations like Westlake, University Street, Pioneer Square, and International District/Chinatown in the city center. The travel time between the airport and Downtown Seattle is typically about 35–40 minutes. On weekdays and weekends, services usually run every 8–15 minutes and operate less frequently late at night.
Bus (King County Metro & Sound Transit): There are many bus routes operated by King County Metro and Sound Transit around SEA. These buses do not go directly to the city center but provide indirect access through various transfer points. The travel time on buses varies depending on the destination; it generally takes between 20–40 minutes.
Shuttle: There are special shuttle services available to the airport. These services typically depart from hotels or specific points and provide transportation to the airport. The travel time varies depending on traffic conditions but usually takes between 30-60 minutes.
Taxi: Taxi stands are available at the airport. Travel to the city center by taxi takes 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Taxi services are available 24 hours a day without interruption.
Uber/Bolt: Private car hire services like Uber and Bolt also provide transportation from the airport to the city center. The travel time for these services varies between 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Car Rental: There are many international car rental companies at the airport. Travel to the city center with a rented car takes 30-50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.