What is the distance between Modesto and Portland?

Modesto and Portland are 552 miles (890 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Modesto to Portland?

If you're headed to Portland from Modesto, chances are that your bus will depart from Modesto Bus Station and arrive at Portland Union Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland Art Museum, Forest Park, Food Cart Pods and Portland Saturday Market.

Bus Modesto to Portland from $131 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Modesto to Portland on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	3:00pm	Modesto	18h 5m	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:25pm	Modesto Bus Station	14h 40m	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 11:58 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Modesto to Portland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

14h 40mAverage Duration

551 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$97 - $258	Average Duration14h 40m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$126 - $214	Average Duration21h 37m	CO₂ emissions 81kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Modesto and Portland?

Stops in Modesto

A
Modesto Bus Station
1001 9th St, Ste C, Modesto, CA 95354
B
Lukyds Travel
920 E Hacth Rd, CA 95351 , USA
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C
1511 Crows Landing Rd
1511 Crows Landing Rd, CA 95358 , USA
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Modesto to Portland, OR by bus

What is the distance between Modesto and Portland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Modesto to Portland?
What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$180

11/21

$180

Today

$168

11/23

No data

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11/26

$171

11/27

$153

The cheapest trip from Modesto to Portland, OR was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $153

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

You can expect to pay from $153 to $196 for a bus ticket from Modesto to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $153 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Fronteras del Norte will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.