Seattle to Portland Flight Tickets
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About Seattle - Portland Flights
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Seattle has 2 airports, while Portland has 1 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.
Seattle and Portland - Airport Transportation
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train (Link Light Rail – 1 Line): The 1 Line of the Link light rail, the most practical public transportation option from the city center to the airport, departs from stations like Westlake, University Street, Pioneer Square, and International District/Chinatown and goes directly to SeaTac/Airport Station. The train journey from Downtown Seattle to SEA usually takes 35–40 minutes. During the day, trains generally run every 8–15 minutes and start services around 05:00 AM.
Bus (Downtown transfer bus + Link): There is no direct city bus from Downtown Seattle to the SEA terminal. Instead, you need to go to transfer points with King County Metro buses and then switch to the Link light rail. The total travel time varies between 45–60 minutes, depending on transfer wait times.
Shuttle: Regular shuttle services are available from the city center to the airport. These services typically depart from hotel fronts and provide direct transportation to SEA. The travel time usually ranges between 30-50 minutes.
Taxi: It is possible to reach the airport by taxi from Downtown Seattle. This service generally takes 30-40 minutes, and taxis operate 24 hours a day.
Uber/Bolt: Private car hire services like Uber and Bolt offer transportation options from the city center to the airport. The travel time varies between 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Portland International Airport (PDX)
From Airport to City Center
Metro/Train: The MAX Light Rail Red Line departs from the Portland International Airport terminal and provides transportation to the city center, such as Pioneer Square or Union Station. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes. Services run every 15 minutes and operate between 04:50-00:30 on weekdays and 05:00-00:30 on weekends.
Bus: The TriMet line 5 bus provides regular service from the airport to downtown Portland. The journey takes approximately 45-50 minutes. Buses depart every 30 minutes and generally operate between 05:00-00:00.
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located at the exits of the PDX terminal and provide transportation to the city center. The journey time varies between 25-40 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24/7, and the typical wait time is 5-10 minutes.
Uber/Lyft: Uber and Lyft ride-hailing services are available at PDX airport. You can call a vehicle from designated areas of the terminal to reach the city center. The journey time varies between 25-40 minutes depending on traffic, and the service is available 24/7.
Car Rental: Car rental offices of companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise are located at PDX airport. You can rent a car from these offices on the ground floor of the terminal to plan your travels in the city.