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Portland Art Museum
Major art museum with strong Native American, Northwest, and contemporary collections in downtown Portland.
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
12 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 28 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
778 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
Of the 3 buses that leave Sacramento, CA for Portland, OR on Sun, May 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 778 km distance in an average of 12 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 5 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 12 h 55 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 train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 483 miles (778 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$108 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price | $340 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 21m Average total duration 15h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $112 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $220 (€177).
A bus is $232 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $340 (€274).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
Train takes on average 15h 51m.
Tickets start at around $108 (€87) compared to roughly $119 (€96) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€9). The journey takes 12h 3m versus 8h 46m 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, Greyhound.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
The table below shows live departures for Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:35 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 12h55 | 10:30 PM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $71 (€57) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:49. The fastest bus covers the 483 miles (778 km) distance in 12h 0m.
Distance 483 miles (778 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€57) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 0m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
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