What is the cheapest way to get from John Day to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from John Day to Portland is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from John Day to Portland?

The fastest way to get from John Day to Portland is to bus and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $75 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between John Day and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from John Day station to Portland. However, there are services departing from People Mover Bus Station and arriving at SW 6th & Harvey Milk via Redmond Hub and Cleveland Ave Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from John Day to Portland?

The distance between John Day and Portland is 283 miles. The road distance is 263 miles.

How do I travel from John Day to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from John Day to Portland without a car is to bus via Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, Gresham which takes 8h 18m and costs $70 - $85.

How long does it take to get from John Day to Portland?

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from John Day to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the John Day to Portland bus from?

John Day to Portland bus services, operated by People Mover, depart from People Mover Bus Station.

Where does the John Day to Portland bus arrive?

John Day to Portland bus services, operated by People Mover, arrive at Redmond Transit Center station.

Can I drive from John Day to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between John Day to Portland is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from John Day to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 876+ hotels available in Portland.

John Day to Portland - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from John Day to Portland by bus, car, or plane

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

Bus via Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, Gresham
best
1. Take the bus from People Mover Bus Station to Redmond Transit Centerbus Prairie City to Bend
2. Take the bus from Redmond Hub to Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, Greshambus Central Oregon Breeze
8h 18m
$74–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from People Mover Bus Station to Redmond Transit Centerbus Prairie City to Bend
2. Take the bus from Redmond Transit Center to Portland Union Stationbus Bend to Portland Express
9h 40m
$38–95
Drive 261.5 mi
1. Drive from John Day to Portlandcar 261.5 mi
5h 57m
$48–69
Bus to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from People Mover Bus Station to Pendleton Airportbus
2. Fly from Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PDT - PDX
5h 47m
$77–462
Bus to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from People Mover Bus Station to Redmond Airportbus
2. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane RDM - PDX
5h 53m
$73–443

John Day to Portland by bus

3Weekly Buses

8h 18mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.7 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between John Day, OR, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from People Mover Bus Station to SW 6th & Harvey Milk via Redmond Hub, Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, Gresham, and Cleveland Ave Park & Ride in around 8h 18m.

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