There are 5 ways to get from Thornton 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 Denver (DEN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane DEN - PDX
5h 37m$136–666Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station 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
38h 39m$276–578Train, bus
- Take the train from Denver 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
47h 13m$422–947Drive 1,214.9 mi
- Drive from Thornton to Portlandcar 1,214.9 mi
19h 28m$222–321Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
2d 1h$513–1,183
Thornton to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thornton to Portland is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 19h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Thornton to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Thornton to Portland. However, there are services departing from Thornton PnR Gate C and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Thornton station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 1 and arriving at Portland via Denver and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Thornton and Portland is 1039 miles. The road distance is 1222 miles.
The best way to get from Thornton to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 38h 39m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Thornton to Portland, including transfers.
Thornton to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Thornton to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Thornton to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 38h 39m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Thornton, CO, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thornton PnR Gate C to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Union Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 38h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Denver to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 51m
- 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 Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–340
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- 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
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Marysville to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Thornton to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Portland is 1h behind Thornton. It is currently 5:29 PM in Thornton and 4:29 PM in Portland.
Thornton to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thornton to Portland is 1222 miles. It takes approximately 19h 28m to drive from Thornton to Portland.
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