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The Walters Art Museum
Major art museum with collections spanning ancient to modern works. A top cultural stop in Mount Vernon and especially strong for medieval art, manuscripts, and decorative arts.
Cheapest price
$211
Average price
$397
Fastest journey
3 d 7 h 45 m
Average duration
3 d 10 h 58 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
3791 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portland, OR to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portland, OR to Baltimore, MD will cost around $397 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $211.
Of the 3 buses that leave Portland, OR for Baltimore, MD on Wed, Jun 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 3791 km distance in an average of 3 d 10 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 d 7 h 45 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 3 d 12 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $195. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $195, and a train costs an average of $579.
Distance: 2355 miles (3791 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$342 Average price | $328 Average price Cheapest | $976 Average price |
82h 48m Average total duration 82h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration Fastest 5h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 66h 12m Average total duration 65h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Baltimore, MD:
A flight is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portland, OR to Baltimore, MD costing on average $342 (€276).
A flight is $648 (€524) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Baltimore, MD costing on average $976 (€790).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 65h 42m.
Bus takes on average 82h 18m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 84h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $211 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 84h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $364 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 79h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 89h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $812 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 79h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $471 |
The table below shows live departures for Portland, OR to Baltimore, MD buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:00 AM Portland, OR | 84h35 | 3:35 PM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Portland, OR | 84h35 | 4:35 PM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Portland, OR to Baltimore, MD run on average 2 times per day, taking around 82h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $211 (€171) but you can travel from only $195 (€158) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 2355 miles (3791 km) distance in 79h 45m.
Distance 2355 miles (3791 km) |
Average bus duration 82h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $211 (€171) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 79h 45m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Major art museum with collections spanning ancient to modern works. A top cultural stop in Mount Vernon and especially strong for medieval art, manuscripts, and decorative arts.
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Historic waterfront neighborhood with cobblestone streets, harbor views, and lively local character. Popular for walking, photography, and maritime atmosphere.
Popular hilltop park overlooking the harbor and downtown skyline. One of the city's classic viewpoints and a frequent social media photo location.
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Moderate by U.S. city standards. Casual dining is affordable, while hotels, parking, and fine dining can raise daily costs.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bartenders: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Round up for casual services.
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