What is the distance between San Jose and Portland?

The distance between the two cities is 567 miles (914 km).

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

If you're headed to Portland from San Jose, chances are that your bus will depart from Diridon Station and arrive at Portland Union Station. These are the primary 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 Portland?

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are International Rose Test Garden, Japanese Garden, Forest Park, Lan Su Chinese Garden and Portland Art Museum.

Bus San Jose to Portland from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Portland on September 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:35am	Diridon Station	16h 10m	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		6:55am	Diridon Station	1d 2h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Portland on September 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		2:15pm	Diridon Station	18h 50m	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
		5:35am	Diridon Station	16h 10m	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest

Next departures for San Jose to Portland on September 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:35am	Diridon Station	16h 10m	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		2:15pm	Diridon Station	18h 50m	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Portland on September 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:35am	Diridon Station	16h 10m	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		6:55am	Diridon Station	1d 2h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Portland on October 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:35am	Diridon Station	16h 10m	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		6:55am	Diridon Station	1d 2h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Portland.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $467	Average Duration18h 50m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$98 - $233	Average Duration19h 42m	CO₂ emissions 83kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 18 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

18h 50mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest ticket

23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Portland, OR: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$112

Average bus trip duration18h 50m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure5:35am

Distance567 miles (914 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,271 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,647 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

San Jose to Portland Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from San Jose to Portland.

We make sure you can find a bus service from San Jose to Portland from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from San Jose to Portland, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Portland?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

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 for your trip San Jose, US - Portland, OR

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

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

Best price found

09/21

$167

09/22

$208

Today

$208

09/24

$214

09/25

$81

09/26

$78

09/27

$97

09/28

$77

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Portland, OR was searched and found on Sep 28, 2025 with a price of $77

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

You can expect to pay from $77 to $214 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-09-28.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from San Jose to Portland but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Jose to Portland, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Jose to Portland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Portland, OR?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time18h 50m	Avg Price$112	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time19h 42m	Avg Price$115	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Portland, OR

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Bus San Jose, US to Portland, OR: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Portland?

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose, US - Portland, OR

What is the distance between San Jose and Portland?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

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What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Portland, OR?

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