There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Colorado by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 to Denver
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Denver (DEN)plane PDX - DEN
5h 10m$169–349Fly to Colorado Springs Airport
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane PDX - COS
7h 8m$82–377Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2184
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550
27h 45m$204–340Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain California Zephyr
2d$495–1,113Drive 1,223.3 mi
- Drive from Portland to Denvercar 1,223.3 mi
19h 39m$224–323
Portland to Colorado by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Colorado is to fly which costs $160 - $350 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Colorado is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $160 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Broadway & W Colfax Ave via Pasco Bus Stop and Union Station Gate B7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Denver via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Portland and Colorado is 1036 miles. The road distance is 1230.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Colorado without a car is to bus which takes 27h 45m and costs $200 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Portland to Colorado, including transfers.
Portland to Colorado bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Colorado is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 27h 45m, you could also train, which costs $490 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Colorado, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Broadway & W Colfax Ave via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B7 in around 27h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Portland International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Portland International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Portland International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Colorado bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Colorado is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 9:23 PM in Portland and 10:23 PM in Colorado.
Portland to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Colorado is 1230 miles. It takes approximately 19h 39m to drive from Portland to Colorado.
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