What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Boulder?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Boulder is to bus which costs $140 - $380 and takes 38h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Boulder?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs $150 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 39m.

How far is it from Portland to Boulder?

The distance between Portland and Boulder is 1051 miles. The road distance is 1211 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Boulder without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 38h 39m and costs $140 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Boulder?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Portland to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Boulder bus from?

Portland to Boulder bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where does the Portland to Boulder bus arrive?

Portland to Boulder bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Portland and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 1:21 PM in Portland and 2:21 PM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Portland to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Boulder is 1211 miles. It takes approximately 19h 36m to drive from Portland to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 132+ hotels available in Boulder.

Portland to Boulder - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Portland International Airport to Denver, bus
best
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Denver (DEN)plane PDX - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 32m
$156–806
Fly Portland International Airport to Cheyenne Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cheyenne Airport (CYS)plane PDX - CYS
2. Drive from Cheyenne-Airport-CYS to Bouldercar
7h 59m
$129–628
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus Ff1 / ...
38h 39m
$147–376
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland Union Station to Bend Hawthorne Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Klamath Falls Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
4. Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Amtrak Renobus
5. Take the train from Reno to Denvertrain
6. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus Ff1 / ...
44h 28m
$192–428
Drive 1,204 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Bouldercar 1,204 mi
19h 36m
$220–318
Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Denver, bus
1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Denver (DEN)plane EUG - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 55m
$252–1,181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff1 / ...
2d 1h
$208–1,306

Portland to Boulder by bus

7Weekly Buses

38h 39mAverage Duration

$147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,044.5 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 38h 39m.

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