There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Pendleton by train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Pasco Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
- Drive from Pasco Amtrak Station to Pendleton
5h 37m$65–91Drive 208.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Pendleton208.2 mi
3h 30m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Pasco Intermodal to Valley Transit
- Take the bus from Walla Walla Transfer Center to City Hall - Library
8h 17m$42–85Fly
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT)PDX - PDT
3h 28m$48–345
Portland to Pendleton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Pendleton is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Pendleton is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $45 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Pendleton. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at City Hall - Library via Pasco Intermodal and Walla Walla Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Portland and Pendleton is 295 miles. The road distance is 209.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Pendleton without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Portland to Pendleton, including transfers.
Portland to Pendleton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland to Pendleton is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $350 and takes 3h 28m.
Portland to Pendleton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Pendleton is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Portland to Pendleton.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Pendleton, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to City Hall - Library via Pasco Bus Stop, Pasco Intermodal, and Walla Walla Transfer Center in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, Boutique Air flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT) 4 times a day.
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- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Pasco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- 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
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 866-253-5247
- csr@airporter.com
- Website
- grapeline.us
Bus from Pasco Intermodal to Valley Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–22
- Website
- https://grapeline.us
- Schedules at
- https://grapeline.us/travel-center/schedule2/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Pasco Intermodal to Valley Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $12–45
- Phone
- +1 541-276-3165
- Kayak@ctuir.org
- Website
- ctuir.org
Bus from Walla Walla Transfer Center to City Hall - Library
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://ctuir.org/departments/tribal-planning-office/kayak-public-transit/
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