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

Portland and Salt Lake City are 635 miles (1023 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to Salt Lake City?

The majority of buses traveling from Portland to Salt Lake City start their journey at Portland Union Station and wind up at Central Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Portland to Salt Lake City from $111 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Portland to Salt Lake City on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	7:05am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to Salt Lake City on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	7:05am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to Salt Lake City on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	7:05am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	CheapestFastest

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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 the good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

633 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$101 - $219	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$152 - $1,004	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

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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.

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

What is the travel distance from Portland to Salt Lake City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to 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

11/20

$174

11/21

$252

Today

$333

11/23

$262

11/24

$266

11/25

$195

11/26

$170

11/27

$128

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $128

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 $128 to $333 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 $128 which is on 2025-11-27.