There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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 Kansas City (MCI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MCI - PDX
7h 40m$213–953Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
41h 52m$307–610Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
2d 10h$749–1,724Drive 1,786.8 mi
- Drive from Independence to Portlandcar 1,786.8 mi
28h 16m$327–471
Independence to Portland by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Portland is to bus which costs $300 - $650 and takes 41h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Portland is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $210 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Portland. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Pasco Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Portland via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Independence and Portland is 1534 miles. The road distance is 1797.2 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 41h 52m and costs $300 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Independence to Portland, including transfers.
Independence to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Independence Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Portland is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 41h 52m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 10h.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 41h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Independence to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Portland is 2h behind Independence. It is currently 2:53 PM in Independence and 12:53 PM in Portland.
Independence to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Portland is 1797 miles. It takes approximately 28h 16m to drive from Independence to Portland.
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