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Portland Art Museum
The city’s leading art museum, known for Native American art, Northwest works, and major traveling exhibitions in a central downtown location.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Garden Grove, CA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $238. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $238, and a bus costs an average of $349.
Distance: 849 miles (1367 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$349 Average price | $335 Average price | $238 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 30m Average total duration 23h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 49m Average total duration 31h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Garden Grove, CA to Portland, OR:
A flight is $97 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garden Grove, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $335 (€270).
A flight is $111 (€90) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Garden Grove, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $349 (€281).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 0m.
Train takes on average 31h 19m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $349 |
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 08:28AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 48h27 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $236 |
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Buses from Garden Grove, CA to Portland, OR run on average 4 times per day, taking around 23h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $349 (€281) but you can travel from only $238 (€192) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 09:15, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 849 miles (1367 km) distance in 24h 5m.
Distance 849 miles (1367 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $349 (€281) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 24h 5m |
First bus 9:15 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Moderate by U.S. city standards. Food and coffee are reasonable, but hotels and fine dining can be pricey in central areas.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5 as appropriate.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Garden Grove, CA to Portland, OR by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portland, OR, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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