What is the travel distance from Portland to Salt Lake City?

It's about 1023 km (635 miles) from Portland to Salt Lake City.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Portland to Salt Lake City?

Buses departing from Portland Union Station in Portland will take you to Central Station in Salt Lake City.

Bus Portland to Salt Lake City from $161 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Portland to Salt Lake City on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Portland Union Station	1d 3h	7:05am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 3h	7:05am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Portland Union Station	1d 3h	7:05am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Portland Union Station	1d 3h	7:05am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	7:05am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Salt Lake City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

1021 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$145 - $265	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$219 - $1,451	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Salt Lake City?

Stops in Portland

A
Portland Union Station
7411 Northwest Station Way, Portland OR 97209, USA
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B
Portland Airport
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C
NW Everett & NW 8th Ave
728 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
D
Lloyd Center
NE 13th Ave & Holladay, Portland, OR 97232, USA
E
Pearl District
7418 NW Station Way (across street), Portland, OR 97209, USA

Stops in Salt Lake City

A
Central Station
300 S 600 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87396 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $145

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, OR to Salt Lake City by bus

What is the travel distance from Portland to Salt Lake City?
It's about 1023 km (635 miles) from Portland to Salt Lake City.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Portland to Salt Lake City?
Buses departing from Portland Union Station in Portland will take you to Central Station in Salt Lake City.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$379

11-24

$376

Today

$368

11-26

$408

11-27

$185

11-28

$217

11-29

$269

11-30

$227

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $185

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portland, OR to Salt Lake City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $185 to $408 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $185 which is on 2025-11-27.