What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Thornton?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Thornton is to bus which costs $150 - $410 and takes 38h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Thornton?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Thornton is to fly and train which takes 5h 23m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Thornton?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Thornton PnR Gate B via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center and Union Station Gate B15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Thornton?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Thornton station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2 via Sacramento and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Portland to Thornton?

The distance between Portland and Thornton is 1038 miles. The road distance is 1221.9 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Thornton without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Thornton without a car is to bus which takes 38h 25m and costs $150 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Thornton?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Portland to Thornton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Thornton bus from?

Portland to Thornton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Thornton train from?

Portland to Thornton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Portland to Thornton?

The best way to get from Portland to Thornton is to bus which takes 38h 25m and costs $150 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Portland to Thornton bus arrive?

Portland to Thornton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Portland and Thornton?

Thornton is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 5:13 AM in Portland and 6:13 AM in Thornton.

Where does the Portland to Thornton train arrive?

Portland to Thornton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Portland to Thornton?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Thornton is 1222 miles. It takes approximately 19h 21m to drive from Portland to Thornton.

Where can I stay near Thornton?

There are 1178+ hotels available in Thornton.

Portland to Thornton - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Thornton by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, car, or train (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 from Portland International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Denver (DEN)PDX - DEN
2. Take the train from Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2
5h 23m
$166–766
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
38h 25m
$153–410
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland Union Station to Bend Hawthorne Station
2. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Klamath Falls Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
4. Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Amtrak Reno
5. Take the train from Reno to Denver
43h 58m
$177–508
Drive 1,214.8 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Thornton1,214.8 mi
19h 21m
$222–321
Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Portland to Eugene
2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Denver (DEN)EUG - DEN
7h 51m
$232–992
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to SacramentoCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to DenverCalifornia Zephyr
2d
$211–1,512

Portland to Thornton by bus

7Weekly Buses

38h 25mAverage Duration

$153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,032.4 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Thornton, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Thornton PnR Gate B via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B15 in around 38h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2 via Sacramento, Denver, and Union Station in around 2d.

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