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Museum of Anthropology at UBC
A leading anthropology museum with Indigenous masterworks and Pacific collections, set in a dramatic Arthur Erickson building at UBC.
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portland, OR to Vancouver, BC 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 Vancouver, BC will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 3 buses that leave Portland, OR for Vancouver, BC on Sun, Aug 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct buses cover the 416 km distance in an average of 8 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Vancouver, BC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price | $304 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Vancouver, BC:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Vancouver, BC costing on average $147 (€118).
A bus is $227 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Vancouver, BC costing on average $304 (€245).
Other travel options to Vancouver, BC take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€62) compared to roughly $82 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 7h 37m versus 5h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
The table below shows live departures for Portland, OR to Vancouver, BC buses for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+![]() | 6:20 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 8h15 | 2:35 PM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 9:00 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 8h05 | 5:05 PM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 7h50 | 12:05 AM Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Portland, OR to Vancouver, BC run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 258 miles (416 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 258 miles (416 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Most Portland, OR to Vancouver, BC buses use the Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage) to Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Portland, OR and Vancouver, BC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage). ATMs are available at Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage).
Ticket office support is available at Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage).
Available at Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage): Ramp access available.
Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) is 3 km from Vancouver city centre. Public transport options include:
Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and vending machines available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station).
Available at Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vancouver, Station St (Pacific Central Station): Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
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