There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Missoula by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)PDX - MSO
4h 17m$68–403Bus via Tri-Cities
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Take the bus from Spokane to Missoula
12h 10m$71–181Train, bus
- Take the train from Portland to SpokaneEmpire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane to MissoulaJefferson 942 / ...
12h 32m$96–462Drive 537.4 mi
- Drive from Portland to Missoula537.4 mi
8h 57m$99–142Bus
- Take the bus from Lincoln High School - Portland to U of I, Moscow, ID
- Take the bus from U of I, Moscow, ID to Spokane
- Take the bus from Spokane to Missoula
15h$153–282
Portland to Missoula by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Missoula is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Missoula is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $65 - $410.
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 Pasco Bus Stop and 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 via Tri-Cities which takes 12h 10m and costs $70 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 17m and costs $65 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Tri-Cities, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 12h 10m.
Portland to Missoula bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Missoula is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 6:10 AM in Portland and 7:10 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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Missoula via Pasco Bus Stop and Spokane in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
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
- $75–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Missoula
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Lincoln High School - Portland to U of I, Moscow, ID
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- 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
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults 12 and over
- $30–45
- 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
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Missoula is 541 miles. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Portland to Missoula.
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