What is the travel distance from Portland to Vancouver?

Portland and Vancouver are 259 miles (417 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Portland to Vancouver start their journey at Portland Union Station and wind up at Pacific Central Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Vancouver?

Once in Vancouver, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Vancouver Lookout, Grouse Mountain, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Granville Island and Vancouver Art Gallery.

Bus Portland to Vancouver from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Portland to Vancouver on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	10h 5m	5:05pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	9h 25m	7:00pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Fastest

Next departures for Portland to Vancouver on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	10h 5m	5:05pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	9h 25m	7:00pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Fastest

Next departures for Portland to Vancouver on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	8h 30m	3:30pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	3:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	7h 50m	10:50pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	9h 25m	7:00pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	10h 5m	5:05pm	1150 Station St Bay #2, Ebus Vancouver Stop (Pacific Central Station)	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	9h 25m	7:00pm	1150 Station St Bay #2, Ebus Vancouver Stop (Pacific Central Station)	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Vancouver on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	8h 30m	3:30pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	3:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	7h 50m	10:50pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	9h 25m	7:00pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Vancouver on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	8h 30m	3:30pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	3:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	7h 50m	10:50pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	9h 25m	7:00pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Vancouver on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	8h 30m	3:30pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	3:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	7h 50m	10:50pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	9h 25m	7:00pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Vancouver on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	8h 30m	3:30pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	3:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	7h 50m	10:50pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	9:35am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	9h 25m	7:00pm	Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:08 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Vancouver

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Vancouver. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

259 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $149	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $166	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,352 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have shared positive feedback about their bus experiences, highlighting the friendliness and professionalism of the drivers. Many appreciated how safe and comfortable they felt during their trips. However, there were some concerns regarding last-minute cancellations communicated via email.

FlixBus Portland Vancouver recent customer reviews

Really great! Adam was an excellent driver and very kind person that made the ride feel very home-y and safe

Jan Filip J.

January 24, 2024

The buss experience was good we dont have any complaints

Abdias J U.

August 28, 2024

The driver was amazing, give him a raise!!!

Cassidy M.

April 26, 2024

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5591 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $60

Amtrak Portland Vancouver recent customer reviews

The bus driver, from Portland Union Station to Vancouver, BC, Canada was great and very helpful.

Penitonga T.

September 25, 2024

Very late coming back

Julie K.

August 25, 2024

Can not trust the scheduled times

Alejandro C.

April 11, 2023

CA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Vancouver?

Stops in Portland

A - Portland Union Station

B - Portland Airport

C - NW Everett & NW 8th Ave

D - Lloyd Center

E - Pearl District

Stops in Vancouver

A - Pacific Central Station

B - Vancouver International Airport

C - Holiday Inn Howe

D - Canada Place

E - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

F - Coal Harbour

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$61

11/16

$58

Today

$65

11/18

$38

11/19

$37

11/20

$51

11/21

$61

11/22

$58

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Vancouver, CA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $37

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 Vancouver, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $37 to $65 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Vancouver, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-19.