There are 6 ways to get from Staples to Portland by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BRD - PDX
8h 52m$163–604Bus
- Take the bus from Staples to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
33h 25m$336–510Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Staples Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
35h 7m$500–1,200Drive 1,546.1 mi
- Drive from Staples to Portlandcar 1,546.1 mi
25h 31m$283–408Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MSP - PDX
9h 7m$228–537Bus, bus to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidjibus
- Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BJI - PDX
12h 1m$186–642
Staples to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staples to Portland is to drive which costs $280 - $410 and takes 25h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Staples to Portland is to bus and fly which takes 8h 52m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Staples to Portland. However, there are services departing from Staples and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Fargo, Billings and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Staples Station station and arriving at Portland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35h 7m.
The distance between Staples and Portland is 1416 miles. The road distance is 1555.1 miles.
The best way to get from Staples to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 33h 25m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Staples to Portland, including transfers.
Staples to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Staples station.
Staples to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staples Station.
The best way to get from Staples to Portland is to bus which takes 33h 25m and costs $330 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 35h 7m.
What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from Staples to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Fargo, Billings, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 33h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,200 and the journey takes 35h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Staples Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $18–26
Bus from Staples to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Fargo to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $130–190
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $18–26
Bus from Brainerd to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Staples to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Portland is 2h behind Staples. It is currently 6:20 AM in Staples and 4:20 AM in Portland.
Staples to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staples to Portland is 1555 miles. It takes approximately 25h 31m to drive from Staples to Portland.
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