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Portland Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

5 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

2483 Miles

Cheapest Seattle to Portland Flight Tickets

Delta Air Lines
30 Dec, Mon
08:25 AM
Seattle - Portland
2 stop
12h 45m
SEA-PWM
14.884 TL
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American Airlines
23 Dec, Mon
01:49 PM
Seattle - Portland
1 stop
7h 48m
SEA-PWM
17.865 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Seattle City Center

Seattle Tacoma Intl. Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, also referred to as Sea-Tac Airport, is located about 24 km from the city center. There are a variety of transportation alternatives one can use to get to Sea-Tac Airport. Using the link Light Rail passengers can get to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 40 minutes. Other methods of transportation include taxis, hotel shuttle services, rental cars, and bicycles, which is a great alternative for cyclists.   

Link Light Rail

The Link Light Rail system is the most commonly used means of public transportation in Seattle. These light rail trains are a great transportation alternative to get to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. These trains provide transportation from downtown Seattle directly to level 4 of the airport parking lot. Trains operate every 7.5 to 15 minutes and take about 40 minutes to get to the airport. Monday to Saturday the Link Light Rail operates from 5 am to 1 am and on Sundays it operates from 6 am to midnight. Tickets can be purchased from kiosks at the station with cash or credit card.

Bicycle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport features various bicycle resources for passengers who want to access the airport by bike. There are over 50 bicycle rental stations throughout the city that are a part of the city’s bike share system. Fees start at 8 USD. You can conclude your rental duration by simply locking the bike at the station at the airport. You can get to the airport by following the special bike paths and shared roadways. The airport features bicycle assembly stations, bicycle parking areas, and long-term storage areas.  

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels located in Seattle provide their guests with airport shuttle services. To take advantage of this service make sure to discuss it with the hotel you are staying at in advance. We recommend making a reservation for this service. Hotel shuttle services are an extremely practical and comfortable means of transportation but it can be a bit more expensive than taking a taxi. Depending on your location in the city it can take about 20 minutes to get to the airport.  

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient transportation alternative to get to Sea-Tac Airport from the city center. Taxis are easily accessible from the city center. You can also ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you according to your departure time. A taxi to the airport from the city center costs 50 USD on average and takes about 20 minutes if there’s no traffic.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another way to get to the airport from the city center. Renting a car is also a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. There are many rental car companies located in the city center. You can also ask your hotel to help you arrange a rental car. Depending on the traffic it takes about 20 minutes to get to Sea-Tac Airport from the city center by car. You can drop your rental car off at the Rental Car Facility at the airport. From there, there are shuttle bus services that provide transportation to the airport terminals 24 hours a day. 

Shuttle

There are various shared ride van and scheduled airporter services that provide transportation between the city center and Sea-Tac Airport. Each company has specific drop off and pick up locations. For more information on shuttle services to the airport and shuttle operators, please visit Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s website.

Airport Information

Located 24 km from the city center, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, also known as Sea-Tac Airport, is the city’s primary airport that welcomes millions of passengers every year. The airport operates passenger services out of one central terminal and two satellite terminals. Sea-Tac Airport features basic passenger services and amenities such as a lost and found, children’s play areas, ATMs, mail services, storage facilities, Wi-Fi, lounges, emergency services, currency exchange services, and business services. However, the airport also features services that are quite unique, such as pet relief areas, a conference center, an Art Walk, electric car charging stations, live music performances, and massage services.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport also contains a variety of delicious restaurants, bars, and cafes where passengers can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink. With a rich range of venues, Sea-Tac aims to satisfy every palette. Eating and drinking venues at the airport include Anthony’s Restaurant, Dilettante Chocolates & Mocha Café, Freshens, Dish D’Lish, Ivar’s Seafood, Maki of Japan, Pallino Pastaria, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express, Qdoba, Starbucks, Vino Volo, and Wendy’s.

Sea-Tac Airport features many stores where you can buy last minute gifts, souvenirs, clothing, electronics, and much more. Stores where you can go shopping include Dilettante Chocolates & Mocha Café, Discover Puget Sound, Dufry Duty Free, ExOfficio, Fireworks, Hudson, Made in Washington, Seattle Hats, and Wishing Stone.

Transportation to Portland City Center from Airport

Portland Intl. Airport

Portland Airport, 8 km far from the city center of Portland, is also known as Portland International Jetport. Many airplanes transfer passengers from Portland International Airport, one of the busiest airports of the state, to cities such as Charlotte, Atlanta, New York and Chicago reciprocatively every year. Taxis are among the most convenient and fastest vehicles to prefer for going to the city center from the airport. Other vehicles you can use to travel the short distance between the airport and the city center are limousines and private shuttles. Limousines are a quite convenient alternative for passengers who give importance to ease and comfort. And private shuttles are economical options for especially crowded groups to reach the city center of Portland compared to taxis and limousines. If you prefer to come to the center with your private car, you can still complete your travel in only a few minutes.

Taxi

You can see taxis in front of the gate when you leave the terminal of Portland International Airport. Taxis are fast, safe and quite economical because of the fact that the distance to the city center is short. You can come to the city center of Portland by taxi in 15 or 20 minutes. You will pay 20 dollars on average for this travel. If you are planning to travel farther places outside the center, taxis can be a little more costly option for these routes. If you want, you can start your travel after learning how much you will pay on average when you reach your destination in and around Portland with taxi drivers waiting for passengers in front of the airport.

Limousine

You can find limousines easily within the borders of Portland as in many cities of the United States of America and benefit from these comfortable and large vehicles for transportation. You can make a reservation in advance by contacting through 207- 773-3433 for Airport Limousine, one of the firms thanks to which you can go to the city center from Portland Airport with a limousine. You can call 207-878-6757 for D&P Associated Limousine Service, which is one of the firms for limousine services in the city or find your vehicle ready at the entrance of the terminal by calling 800-820-6117 for Great Bay Limousine.

Hotel Shuttle

You can also use shuttles of many hotels in the city for short travels from Portland International Airport to the center. You can come to your hotel in the city center free-of-charge or by paying the pre-determined shuttle fee with the shuttles of hotels such as Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, Portland Regency, Holiday Inn By The Bay and Courtyard by Marriott in Portland. Do not forget that you need to make a reservation by calling your hotel before your travel in order to use shuttles for going to the city center from the airport.

Private Vehicle

If you have a private car or rented a car over the internet before you came to the city to go to the city center from the airport, you can reach the city center in approximately 10 minutes. You can use the highways I-95 (Maine Turnpike) or I-295 while coming to the city center from Portland International Airport. Travel on both roads takes almost the same time.

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