What is the travel distance from Portland to Denver?

The distance separating Portland and Denver is 981 miles (1582 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Portland to Denver start their journey at Portland Union Station and wind up at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival 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 Denver?

Once in Denver, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, Forney Transportation Museum, Molly Brown House Museum, Lower Downtown Denver and Mount Evans.

Bus Portland to Denver from $139 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Portland to Denver on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 11h	7:50am	DENVER	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to Denver on November 13
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 15h	6:10pm	DENVER	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 11h	7:50am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Denver on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 11h	7:50am	DENVER	Cheapest
	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 15h	6:10pm	DENVER	Fastest

Next departures for Portland to Denver on November 15
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 15h	6:10pm	DENVER	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 11h	7:50am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Denver on November 16
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 15h	6:10pm	DENVER	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 12h	8:55am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Denver on November 17
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 15h	6:10pm	DENVER	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 12h	8:55am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Denver on November 18
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 15h	6:10pm	DENVER	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 11h	7:50am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Denver on November 19
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 15h	6:10pm	DENVER	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 11h	7:50am	DENVER	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:51 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Denver

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Denver. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2d 11hAverage Duration

979 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$108 - $360	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$183 - $416	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 144kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Portland Denver recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the people I met. But I didn't like the smell throughout my first bus because it smelt like I wad sitting in a Porta potty.

Jennifer M.

June 25, 2025

Other than the 5 hour delay in Boise Idaho, the trip was good.

Janet T.

December 29, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

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 Portland and Denver?

Stops in Portland

A - Portland Union Station

B - Portland Airport

C - NW Everett & NW 8th Ave

D - Lloyd Center

E - Pearl District

Stops in Denver

A - Union Station

B - Bus Station

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$299

11/11

$245

Today

$242

11/13

$245

11/14

$183

11/15

$208

11/16

$210

11/17

$195

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Denver was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $183

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 Denver, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $183 to $299 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Denver based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $183 which is on 2025-11-14.