There are 5 ways to get from Denver to Portland by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane DEN - PDX
5h 8m$133–663Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Casper 144 East A Stbus
- Take the bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
34h 43m$295–528Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
2d$520–1,134Drive 1,223.4 mi
- Drive from Denver to Portlandcar 1,223.4 mi
19h 40m$224–323Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
37h 25m$277–571
Denver to Portland by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Portland is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 19h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Casper Amtrak Station, Billings and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver to Portland. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Portland via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Denver and Portland is 1031 miles. The road distance is 1230.6 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 34h 43m and costs $290 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Denver to Portland, including transfers.
Denver to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $550 and takes 34h 43m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Casper 144 East A St, Casper Amtrak Station, Billings, MT, Billings, and Spokane Station in around 34h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Denver to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Casper 144 East A St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Billings, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–340
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Denver to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Portland is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 2:54 AM in Denver and 1:54 AM in Portland.
Denver to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Portland is 1231 miles. It takes approximately 19h 40m to drive from Denver to Portland.
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