How far is Salt Lake City from Portland?

Salt Lake City and Portland are 635 miles (1023 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Portland?

Most of the buses traveling from Salt Lake City to Portland leave from Central Station and arrive at Portland Union Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Forest Park, Coffee Culture, Breweries, Portland Saturday Market and International Rose Test Garden.

Bus Salt Lake City to Portland from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Portland on September 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 2h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Portland on September 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 2h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Portland on September 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 2h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Portland on September 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 2h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Portland on September 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 2h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Portland.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $215	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$152 - $340	Average Duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

$82Cheapest ticket

26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salt Lake City to Portland, OR: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$104

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure8:45pm

Distance634 miles (1021 km)

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,233 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,377 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Salt Lake City Portland recent customer reviews

Trip cancelled late. And no reimbursement , just a voucher, this is not in line what was said in the cancellation mail

Christophe C.

March 17, 2024

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Salt Lake City to Portland Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Salt Lake City to Portland, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Salt Lake City and Portland?

Stops in Salt Lake City

A - Central Station

Stops in Portland

A - Portland Union Station

B - Portland Airport

C - NW Everett & NW 8th Ave

D - Lloyd Center

E - Pearl District

Frequently asked questions for your trip Salt Lake City - Portland, OR

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/01

$149

09/02

$177

Today

$116

09/04

$147

09/05

$99

09/06

$132

09/07

$91

09/08

$109

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Portland, OR was searched and found on Sep 7, 2025 with a price of $91

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

You can expect to pay from $91 to $177 for a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2025-09-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Portland, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Salt Lake City to Portland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Salt Lake City to Portland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Salt Lake City to Portland, OR?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$104	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 17h	Avg Price$273	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Salt Lake City by bus?

Bus from Portland, OR to Salt Lake City

You can also go to Portland, OR by train

Train from Salt Lake City to Portland, OR

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