Find coaches from San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR

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Next departures from San Luis Obispo to Portland on 1 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Luis Obispo
Portland Curbside Bus StopCheapest
Amtrak
Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
Union StationFastest
Amtrak
AMTRAK Station
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
AMTRAK Station
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Luis Obispo to Portland

Bus
Average priceUS$165 - US$340Average duration1d 8h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$118 - US$274Average duration1d
105kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 8hAverage duration
US$165Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$177
Average bus trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:55
Distance715 miles
Latest bus departure16:30

San Luis Obispo to Portland Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Luis Obispo - Portland, OR

  1. How far is Portland from San Luis Obispo by coach?

    The distance between San Luis Obispo and Portland by coach is approximately 718 miles (1158 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Portland from San Luis Obispo without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
29/08
US$282
30/08
US$254
Today
US$254
01/09
US$254
02/09
US$233
03/09
US$254
04/09
No data
05/09
US$233
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR was searched and found on 2 Sept 2025 with a price of US$233

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$233 to US$1,291 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$233, which is on 2025-09-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Luis Obispo to Portland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Luis Obispo to Portland, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Luis Obispo to Portland will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR?

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