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Portland Art Museum
Major art museum with strong Native American, Northwest, and contemporary collections in downtown Portland.
Cheapest price
$447
Average price
$447
Fastest journey
2 d 16 h 5 m
Average duration
2 d 16 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
2767 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO to Portland, OR will cost around $447 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $447.
Of the 1 buses that leave St. Louis, MO for Portland, OR on Sun, May 31, 1 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 2767 km distance in an average of 2 d 16 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 16 h 5 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 2 d 16 h 5 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 St. Louis, MO to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $107. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $107, and a bus costs an average of $157.
Distance: 1719 miles (2767 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$370 Average price | $355 Average price | $275 Average price Cheapest | $416 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58h 45m Average total duration 58h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51h 40m Average total duration 51h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration Fastest 8h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Portland, OR:
A flight is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Portland, OR costing on average $355 (€286).
A flight is $95 (€76) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Portland, OR costing on average $370 (€298).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 51h 10m.
Bus takes on average 58h 15m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 64h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $186 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 64h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $476 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 62h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 62h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $436 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 55h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $233 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 55h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $543 |
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 St. Louis, MO to Portland, OR run on average 2 times per day, taking around 58h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $157 (€127) but you can travel from only $107 (€86) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 1719 miles (2767 km) distance in 55h 15m.
Distance 1719 miles (2767 km) |
Average bus duration 58h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $157 (€127) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 55h 15m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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