What is the travel distance from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

The distance separating San Luis Obispo and Portland is 718 miles (1158 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

The majority of buses traveling from San Luis Obispo to Portland start their journey at AMTRAK Station and wind up at Portland Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Food Cart Pods, Lan Su Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden.

Bus San Luis Obispo to Portland from $168 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Portland on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:25pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	1d 1h	3:40pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	2:15pm	AMTRAK Station	1d 1h	3:40pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:55pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 8h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	2:15pm	AMTRAK Station	1d 1h	3:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	2:25pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	1d 1h	3:40pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo 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 1 day, 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d Average Duration

715 milesDistance

105kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$127 - $320	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$133 - $1,522	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 105kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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 San Luis Obispo and Portland?

Stops in San Luis Obispo

A - AMTRAK Station

B - San Luis Obispo Bus Stop

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 San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR by bus

What is the travel distance from San Luis Obispo to Portland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Luis Obispo 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

11/17

No data

11/18

$179

Today

$168

11/20

$198

11/21

$179

11/22

$282

11/23

$213

11/24

$213

The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $168

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

You can expect to pay from $168 to $1,291 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $179 which is on 2025-11-21.