There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Fargo by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 Hector International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane PDX - FAR
7h 1m$135–568Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Fargobus
29h 40m$305–458Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
32h 36m$490–1,100Drive 1,437.5 mi
- Drive from Portland to Fargocar 1,437.5 mi
23h 20m$263–379Fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane PDX - GFK
- Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 57m$167–617
Portland to Fargo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Fargo is to fly which costs $130 - $600 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Fargo is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Fargo via Spokane and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32h 36m.
The distance between Portland and Fargo is 1251 miles. The road distance is 1445.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Fargo without a car is to bus which takes 29h 40m and costs $300 - $460.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Portland to Fargo, including transfers.
Portland to Fargo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Fargo is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $460 and takes 29h 40m, you could also train, which costs $490 - $1,100 and takes 32h 36m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Hector International Airport (FAR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Fargo via Spokane Station, Spokane, and Billings in around 29h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Hector International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Forks Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $130–190
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Fargo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Fargo is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 1:11 AM in Portland and 3:11 AM in Fargo.
Portland to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Fargo is 1446 miles. It takes approximately 23h 20m to drive from Portland to Fargo.
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