What is the best way to travel from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR - Drive, Coach (ShuttleExpress kinds) or Fly?
It is work related travel, so expense is not an issue - rather it is convenience and practicality. I was thinking to just simply fly down but was wondering if that it is too stupid given I am in Redmond = so 45 min to airport - 60 min check in + 50 min flight - 30 min rental - 40 min drive to Beaverton OR, so is it sensible to just drive?
Seattle - 5 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
if you have time to spare you can always take the train. driving it's more fun when you have a friend to go with you. Flying is fastest if you have the money to spend otherwise driving takes about 2-3 hours, you can also stop at some scenic sights.
Answer 2 :
I would Drive. I lived in Olympia WA which is about half way between Seattle and Portland. It is a scenic ride and a lot of cool stops on the way. I would stop at the State Capital and take a quick tour if you have time it is right off I-5. You would want to start this drive at about 10 AM though or at 7 PM. Any other time of the day and traffic on I-5 is terrible. You will be in a traffice Jam other wise.
Answer 3 :
amtrak is the best way. maybe you can take greyhound bus
Answer 4 :
Just drive.
Answer 5 :
Taking the train is the best way to go, traffic on I-5 can get very hairy making the drive less than enjoyable and with airports these days that can get problematic in a hurry, Amtrak is cheap, fast and you can sit back and sleep or read. It's the best way all around.
It is work related travel, so expense is not an issue - rather it is convenience and practicality. I was thinking to just simply fly down but was wondering if that it is too stupid given I am in Redmond = so 45 min to airport - 60 min check in + 50 min flight - 30 min rental - 40 min drive to Beaverton OR, so is it sensible to just drive?
Seattle - 5 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
if you have time to spare you can always take the train. driving it's more fun when you have a friend to go with you. Flying is fastest if you have the money to spend otherwise driving takes about 2-3 hours, you can also stop at some scenic sights.
Answer 2 :
I would Drive. I lived in Olympia WA which is about half way between Seattle and Portland. It is a scenic ride and a lot of cool stops on the way. I would stop at the State Capital and take a quick tour if you have time it is right off I-5. You would want to start this drive at about 10 AM though or at 7 PM. Any other time of the day and traffic on I-5 is terrible. You will be in a traffice Jam other wise.
Answer 3 :
amtrak is the best way. maybe you can take greyhound bus
Answer 4 :
Just drive.
Answer 5 :
Taking the train is the best way to go, traffic on I-5 can get very hairy making the drive less than enjoyable and with airports these days that can get problematic in a hurry, Amtrak is cheap, fast and you can sit back and sleep or read. It's the best way all around.
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