There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Sparks by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PDX - RNO
3h 1m$73–443Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
17h 45m$97–222Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 51m$216–444Drive 530.1 mi
- Drive from Portland to Sparkscar 530.1 mi
10h 7m$97–140Bus via Yuba City
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Marysvillebus
- Take the bus from I St & 9th St to J & 4th Stbus 99 / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stopbus
17h 55m$124–204
Portland to Sparks by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Sparks is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Sparks is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $70 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Sparks Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.
The distance between Portland and Sparks is 458 miles. The road distance is 533.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Sparks without a car is to bus which takes 17h 45m and costs $95 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Portland to Sparks, including transfers.
Portland to Sparks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland to Sparks is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $70 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 17h 45m.
Portland to Sparks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Sparks is 533 miles. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Portland to Sparks.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Sparks, NV, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Portland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Marysville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from I St & 9th St to J & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (530) 634-6880
- Website
- yubasuttertransit.com
Bus from I St & 9th St to J & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.yubasuttertransit.com/
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