What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Portland to Bend?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Portland to Bend is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Portland to Bend?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Portland to Bend is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Portland and Bend?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland Union Station station and arriving at Bend Hawthorne Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Downtown Portland to Bend?

The distance between Downtown Portland and Bend is 179 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown Portland to Bend without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Portland to Bend without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $19 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Portland to Bend?

The bus from Portland Union Station to Bend Hawthorne Station takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Downtown Portland to Bend bus from?

Downtown Portland to Bend bus services, operated by Pacific Crest Buslines Bend, depart from Portland Union Station.

Bus or fly from Downtown Portland to Bend?

The best way to get from Downtown Portland to Bend is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $19 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $430 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Downtown Portland to Bend bus arrive?

Downtown Portland to Bend bus services, operated by Pacific Crest Buslines Bend, arrive at Bend Hawthorne Station.

Can I drive from Downtown Portland to Bend?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Portland to Bend is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Downtown Portland to Bend.

Where can I stay near Bend?

There are 929+ hotels available in Bend.

Downtown Portland to Bend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Portland to Bend by bus, car, plane, train, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Portland Union Station to Bend Hawthorne StationBend to Portland Express
4h 15m
$19–65
Drive 159.6 mi
1. Drive from Downtown Portland to Bend159.6 mi
3h 32m
$30–43
Fly
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)PDX - RDM
3h 52m
$59–422
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portland to SalemAmtrak Cascades / ...
2. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Bend Hawthorne StationBend to Portland Express
4h 50m
$26–79
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square South station to Cleveland Ave stationMAX Blue Line
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, Gresham to Hawthorne Station, BendCentral Oregon Breeze
5h 8m
$60–64

Downtown Portland to Bend by bus

13Weekly Buses

4h 15mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.2 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Downtown Portland, OR, USA and Bend, OR, USA?

Pacific Crest Buslines Bend operates a bus from Portland Union Station to Bend Hawthorne Station once daily. Tickets cost $19–65 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Central Oregon Breeze also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) 4 times a day.

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