What's the distance between Portland and Salinas by coach?

The distance between Portland and Salinas by coach is approximately 613 miles (989 km).

How can I travel from Portland to Salinas avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Portland to Salinas from £87 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Portland to Salinas on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:10	PDX Airport	1d	12:06	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Portland to Salinas on 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 16h	18:00	Amtrak	Cheapest
	11:10	PDX Airport	1d	12:06	Amtrak	Fastest
	11:10	PDX Airport	1d	12:06	Amtrak	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 19:42 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to Salinas

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 21 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just £86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

21h 44mAverage duration

613 milesDistance

90kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£129 - £197	Average duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£86 - £196	Average duration21h 44m	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Salinas?

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 Salinas

A
Amtrak
3 STATION PLACE , 93901, California
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B
Alisal St & Pearl St
635 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93905, USA

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Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,428 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Portland, OR to Salinas, US

What's the distance between Portland and Salinas by coach?
The distance between Portland and Salinas by coach is approximately 613 miles (989 km).
How can I travel from Portland to Salinas avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£194

23/11

£194

Today

£194

25/11

£194

26/11

£194

27/11

No data

28/11

£194

29/11

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The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Salinas, US was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £194

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 Salinas, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £194 to £510 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £194, which is on 2025-11-25.