How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Portland?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Portland start at R 2 011. The average price for this route is around R 3 281. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from San Diego to Portland?

The average bus journey time from San Diego to Portland is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1483 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 1h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to Portland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Portland?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Portland at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Portland?

A bus trip from San Diego to Portland produces an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from San Diego to Portland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5651 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Portland?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Diego to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Diego to Portland from R 2 480 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	08:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 12h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 11h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 5h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	08:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 5h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 8h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 8h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	08:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 5h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 5h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 8h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	08:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 5h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 5h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 8h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	08:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 5h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 5h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 22 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 5h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	08:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 5h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 8h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 23 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 9h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	08:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 7h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 8h	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:40 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Portland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 011, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 5hAverage duration

1483 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 011 - R 7 709	Average duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 739 - R 5 617	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 137kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Portland?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Stops in Portland

A
Portland Airport
Visit page
B
Portland Union Station
7411 Northwest Station Way, Portland OR 97209, USA
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 434 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55 652 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 631 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Portland, OR by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Portland?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Portland start at R 2 011. The average price for this route is around R 3 281. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Diego to Portland?
The average bus journey time from San Diego to Portland is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1483 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 1h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Portland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Portland?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Portland at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Portland?
A bus trip from San Diego to Portland produces an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from San Diego to Portland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5651 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Portland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Diego to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/12

R 5 578

15/12

R 5 578

Today

R 4 257

17/12

R 6 514

18/12

R 6 385

19/12

R 6 488

20/12

R 5 853

21/12

R 5 896

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Portland, OR was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 257

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

You can expect to pay from R 4 257 to R 6 514 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 5 853, which is on 2025-12-20.