There are 5 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Vale by plane, bus 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Boise, bus • 5h 53m
Cheapest option
Bus via Bend • 9h 25m
3 alternative options
Fly to Pendleton, bus • 8h 54m
Bus • 13h 55m
Drive • 6h 30m
Portland Airport (PDX) to Vale by bus
The bus journey time between Portland Airport (PDX) and Vale is around 9h 25m and covers a distance of around 405 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Amtrak, Central Oregon Breeze and Point, the Portland Airport (PDX) to Vale bus service departs from Portland Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and arrives in Vale, OR. Typically five buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Vale is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Vale is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Vale. However, there are services departing from Portland Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Vale, OR via Hawthorne Station, Bend, OR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Vale is 287 miles. The road distance is 388.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Vale without a car is to bus via Bend which takes 9h 25m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Vale, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Vale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The quickest flight from Portland Airport to Boise Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Vale bus services, operated by Point, arrive at Vale, OR station.
Vale is 1h ahead of Portland Airport (PDX). It is currently 1:56 AM in Portland Airport (PDX) and 2:56 AM in Vale.

- Distance: 286.7 miles
- Duration: 5h 53m
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Vale, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Vale via Hawthorne Station, Bend, OR in around 9h 25m.

- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland to Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $440
Flights from Portland to Boise via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $440
Flights from Portland to Boise via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $440

- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Portland to Pendleton
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $250

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Boise, ID to Ontario
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland OR Greyhound to Ontario
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak

- Phone
- +1 541-575-2370
- Website
- grantcountypeoplemover.com
Bus from Pendleton Airport to People Mover Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $14 - $20
- Schedules at
- grantcountypeoplemover.com
Bus from People Mover Bus Station to Vale Courthouse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $12 - $18
- Schedules at
- grantcountypeoplemover.com

- Website
- cobreeze.com
Bus from Portland International Airport to Hawthorne Station, Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $70
- Schedules at
- cobreeze.com
- Economy
- $40 - $55
- Premium
- $55 - $70
- Walk On
- $55 - $70

- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- oregon-point.com
Bus from Hawthorne Station, Bend, OR to Vale, OR
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- Point

- Phone
- +1 (541) 881-0000
- Website
- mcoacs.org
Bus from Malheur Council on Aging & Community Services to Vale Senior Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Schedules at
- mcoacs.org
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Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Vale is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Vale.
Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers flights from Portland Airport to Boise Airport.
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