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Portland Art Museum
Major art museum in downtown Portland with Native American, modern, and Northwest collections. A core cultural stop for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$164
Average price
$164
Fastest journey
14 h 35 m
Average duration
14 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
888 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Modesto, CA to Portland, OR is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modesto, CA to Portland, OR will cost around $164 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $164.
Of the 1 buses that leave Modesto, CA for Portland, OR on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 888 km distance in an average of 14 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 14 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modesto, CA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $107. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $107, and a train costs an average of $155.
Distance: 551 miles (888 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$190 Average price Cheapest | $379 Average price | $352 Average price |
14h 15m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 36m Average total duration 18h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Modesto, CA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $162 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modesto, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $352 (€288).
A bus is $189 (€155) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modesto, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $379 (€310).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
Train takes on average 18h 6m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $242 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $228 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
The table below shows live departures for Modesto, CA to Portland, OR buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:10 PM Modesto, CA | 14h35 | 4:45 AM Portland, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Modesto, CA to Portland, OR run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $107 (€87) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:05, the last at 20:03. The fastest bus covers the 551 miles (888 km) distance in 14h 30m.
Distance 551 miles (888 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 (€87) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 14h 30m |
First bus 6:05 AM |
Last bus 8:03 PM |
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