What is the travel distance from Washington to Portland?

About 2345 miles (3783 km) separate Washington and Portland.

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

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

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Forest Park, Breweries, Coffee Culture, Tom McCall Waterfront Park and Lan Su Chinese Garden.

Bus Washington to Portland from $218 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Portland on September 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45pm	Union Station	3d 7h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	3d 18h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3d 17h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Portland on September 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45pm	Union Station	3d 7h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	3d 16h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3d 17h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	3d 18h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Portland on September 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35pm	Union Station	3d 7h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	3d 16h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3d 17h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	4d 6h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	3d 18h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Portland.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$233 - $358	Average Duration3d 17h	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$371 - $925	Average Duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 344kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 3 days, 17 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3d 17hAverage Duration

$233Cheapest ticket

94kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Portland, OR: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$248

Average bus trip duration3d 17h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance2337 miles (3769 km)

Latest bus departure10:10pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,270 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

3.5/510,640 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.

FlixBus Washington Portland recent customer reviews

I had a severe medical emergency during a waitover. Im a type 1 diabetes with a 45 bloodsugar. I missed the bus. They woulnt nt help me. I had to pay almost $400 for a new ticket

Jessica C.

August 12, 2024

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Washington to Portland Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Portland?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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 Washington, DC, US - Portland, OR

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What are the best sights and things to do 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

09/21

$278

09/22

$232

Today

$250

09/24

$234

09/25

$220

09/26

No data

09/27

$228

09/28

$226

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Portland, OR was searched and found on Sep 25, 2025 with a price of $220

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

You can expect to pay from $220 to $351 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $220 which is on 2025-09-25.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Washington to Portland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Washington to Portland.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Washington to Portland.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Washington to Portland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, 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 Time3d 17h	Avg Price$248	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 3h	Avg Price$535	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

Bus from Portland, OR to Washington, DC, US

You can also go to Portland, OR by train

Train from Washington, DC, US to Portland, OR

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