How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Portland?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Portland start from $98. The average price for this route is around $169. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Portland?

The average bus trip duration from San Diego to Portland is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 928 miles (1497 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to Portland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Portland?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Portland at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Portland?

A bus trip from San Diego to Portland generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Diego to Portland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Portland?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from San Diego to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Diego to Portland from $124 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Portland on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 12h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 11h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Portland on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 12h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 11h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Portland on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 8h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 5h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 5h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Portland on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 8h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 5h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 5h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Portland on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 8h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 5h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 5h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Portland on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 2h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 5h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 5h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 8h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Portland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

928 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $366	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$160 - $328	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Portland?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Stops in Portland

A
Portland Union Station
7411 Northwest Station Way, Portland OR 97209, USA
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B
Portland Airport
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C
NW Everett & NW 8th Ave
728 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
D
Lloyd Center
NE 13th Ave & Holladay, Portland, OR 97232, USA
E
Pearl District
7418 NW Station Way (across street), Portland, OR 97209, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 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 San Diego Portland recent customer reviews

This time was good. But others no too good

Daniel M.

June 16, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,619 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,492 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, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Portland, OR by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Portland?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Portland start from $98. The average price for this route is around $169. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Portland?
The average bus trip duration from San Diego to Portland is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 928 miles (1497 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Portland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Portland?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Portland at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Portland?
A bus trip from San Diego to Portland generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Diego to Portland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Portland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Diego to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/29

$468

11/30

$428

Today

$341

12/02

$428

12/03

$320

12/04

$299

12/05

$214

12/06

$193

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Portland, OR was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $193

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

You can expect to pay from $193 to $468 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $193 which is on 2025-12-06.