There are 5 ways to get from Salt Lake County to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, 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
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SLC - PDX
4h 31m$158–909Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from J & 4th St to I St & 9th Stbus 70 / ...
- Take the bus from Marysville to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
32h 33m$134–527Bus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
27h 34m$140–308Drive 771.7 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake County to Portlandcar 771.7 mi
11h 57m$141–204Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
34h 25m$157–623
Salt Lake County to Portland by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake County to Portland is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake County to Portland is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $150 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake County station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Murray Central Station and arriving at Portland via Salt Lake City and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 25m.
The distance between Salt Lake County and Portland is 658 miles. The road distance is 776.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake County to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 27h 34m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Salt Lake County to Portland, including transfers.
Salt Lake County to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake County to Portland is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $150 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 27h 34m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $650 and takes 34h 25m.
Portland is 1h behind Salt Lake County. It is currently 7:16 AM in Salt Lake County and 6:16 AM in Portland.
Salt Lake County to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
What companies run services between Salt Lake County, UT, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Murray Central Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 27h 34m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- 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 Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Marysville to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $60–110
- Phone
- +1 (530) 634-6880
- Website
- yubasuttertransit.com
Bus from J & 4th St to I St & 9th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Yuba-Sutter Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from J & 4th St to I St & 9th St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake County to Portland is 776 miles. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Salt Lake County to Portland.
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