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Portland to Nelson buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portland and Nelson takes 27h 55m and the fastest bus takes 24h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Portland to Nelson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 55m
Duration
1,177 km
Distance
$318
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Portland to Nelson bus times

Buses run twice a week between Portland and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Nelson at 5:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Seattle Bus Station and take an average of 27h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAMountain Man Mikes Bus Service31h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAMountain Man Mikes Bus Service24h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portland to Nelson? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,177 km
  • Duration: 27h 55m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Nelson, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Nelson via Seattle Bus Station and Vancouver in around 19h 55m.

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