There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Missoula by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane PDX - MSO
4h 28m$58–373Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus FlixBus 2184 / ...
- Take the bus from Spokane to Missoulabus Jefferson 942 / ...
12h 10m$96–151Train, bus
- Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane to Missoulabus Jefferson 942 / ...
12h 32m$152–296Drive 537.4 mi
- Drive from Portland to Missoulacar 537.4 mi
9h$99–142Bus via Moscow
- Take the bus from Portland, OR - Lloyd Center to Moscow, ID - U of Ibus
- Take the bus from U of I, Moscow, ID to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Kellogg, IDbus
- Take the bus from Kellogg, ID to Missoula, MTbus
17h 35m$196–286
Portland to Missoula by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Missoula is to bus which costs $95 - $160 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Missoula is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $55 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Missoula. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Missoula via Spokane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Portland and Missoula is 437 miles. The road distance is 540.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Missoula without a car is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Portland to Missoula, including transfers.
Portland to Missoula bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland to Missoula is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $55 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 12h 10m.
Portland to Missoula bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Missoula is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 3:59 AM in Portland and 4:59 AM in Missoula.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Missoula, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Missoula via Spokane in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Portland International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Missoula
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Spokane Station to Kellogg, ID
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Kellogg, ID to Missoula, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Portland, OR - Lloyd Center to Moscow, ID - U of I
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from U of I, Moscow, ID to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $40–50
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from U of I, Moscow, ID to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
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