What is the distance between Salinas and Portland?

About 613 miles (989 km) separate Salinas and Portland.

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

If you're headed to Portland from Salinas, chances are that your bus will leave from Amtrak and arrive at Portland Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 International Rose Test Garden, Food Cart Pods, Japanese Garden, Tom McCall Waterfront Park and Forest Park.

Bus Salinas to Portland from $146 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salinas to Portland on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:10pm	Amtrak	22h 30m	3:40pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		5:10pm	Amtrak	22h 30m	3:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:13 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to Portland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 21 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

21h 27mAverage Duration

613 milesDistance

90kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$141 - $301	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$109 - $196	Average Duration21h 27m	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,376 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

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and Portland?

Stops in Salinas

A - Amtrak

B - Alisal St & Pearl St

Stops in Portland

A - Portland Union Station

B - Portland Airport

C - NW Everett & NW 8th Ave

D - Lloyd Center

E - Pearl District

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

What is the distance between Salinas and Portland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salinas 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

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$176

11/18

$157

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$176

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$146

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$191

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The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Portland, OR was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $146

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

You can expect to pay from $146 to $837 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $146 which is on 2025-11-20.