Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR

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ThuJul 17
from US$173
FriJul 18
from US$210
SatJul 19
from US$204
SunJul 20
from US$213
MonJul 21
from US$208
TueJul 22
from US$181
WedJul 23
ThuJul 24

Next departures to Portland

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: San Luis Obispo
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Portland Curbside Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Portland

Average PriceUS$162 - US$392Average Duration1d 8h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$118 - US$771Average Duration1d
105kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
US$162Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Portland: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$181
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:20pm
Distance1153 km
Latest bus departure4:30pm

San Luis Obispo to Portland Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Luis Obispo - Portland, OR

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

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

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at AMTRAK Station, in San Luis Obispo, and end it at Portland Union Station, 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
07-13
US$282
07-14
US$282
Today
US$282
07-16
US$282
07-17
US$213
07-18
US$1,286
07-19
US$282
07-20
US$282
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Portland was searched and found on Jul 17, 2025 with a price of US$213

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$213 to US$1,363 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Portland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$213 which is on 2025-07-17.

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What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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