There are 5 ways to get from Missoula to Portland by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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 Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MSO - PDX
3h 55m$83–503Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus Jefferson 943 / ...
- Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
12h 23m$58–347Bus via Tri-Cities
- Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
12h 15m$70–202Drive 537.5 mi
- Drive from Missoula to Portlandcar 537.5 mi
9h 1m$99–142Bus
- Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Airport to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WAbus
- Take the bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Lincoln High School - Portlandbus
14h 36m$180–315
Missoula to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missoula to Portland is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Missoula to Portland is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $80 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Missoula to Portland. However, there are services departing from Missoula and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Spokane Station and Pasco Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Missoula and Portland is 440 miles. The road distance is 540.6 miles.
The best way to get from Missoula to Portland without a car is to bus via Tri-Cities which takes 12h 15m and costs $70 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Missoula to Portland, including transfers.
Missoula to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Missoula station.
The best way to get from Missoula to Portland is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $80 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Tri-Cities, which costs $70 - $210 and takes 12h 15m.
Missoula to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Spokane station.
Portland is 1h behind Missoula. It is currently 4:49 AM in Missoula and 3:49 AM in Portland.
What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Missoula to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Spokane Station and Pasco Bus Stop in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Missoula to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Airport to WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Lincoln High School - Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Missoula to Portland is 541 miles. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Missoula to Portland.
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