Seattle to Portland by train
Portland lies 233 km (145 mi) south of Seattle, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 9 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 284 km (177 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Seattle | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 780,995 | 652,503 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | King Street Station, Union Station | Union Station, North Bank Depot Buildings |
| Postal codes | 98101–98199 | 97201–97298 |
Where to book trains from Seattle to Portland
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Staying in Portland
Our booking partner lists 535 places to stay in Portland. Of the 412 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (187), and 9 are five-star. Across 200 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 140,854 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Portland
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Common questions
How far is Portland from Seattle?
233 km (145 mi) in a straight line, south of Seattle; by road roughly 284 km (177 mi).
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Portland by train?
About 3 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seattle and Portland?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where can I stay in Portland?
Our booking partner lists 535 places to stay in Portland, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.