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Compare train, bus, and flight for Spokane, WA to Portland, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $410.
Distance: 289 miles (466 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$149 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $410 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Spokane, WA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $91 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $149 (€125).
A bus is $352 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $410 (€344).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
Train takes on average 9h 52m.
Tickets start at around $149 (€125) compared to roughly $69 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-79.70 (€-66.96). The journey takes 9h 22m versus 5h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Spokane, WA to Portland, OR
How to get from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:10 AM7h55Spokane, West 1st Avenue / South Bernard Street (Train Station), WA7:05 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:10 AM7h55Spokane, West 1st Avenue / South Bernard Street (Train Station), WA7:05 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AS6333:37 PM1h13Spokane International Airport4:50 PMPortland International Airport$3321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 27 Empire Builder3:49 AM7h28Spokane Station, Spokane, WA11:17 AMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$861One-way0 transfers
- 7 Empire Builder · 507 Amtrak Cascades3:19 AM14h26Spokane Station, Spokane, WA5:45 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$1551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:00 AM9h10Spokane, West 1st Avenue / South Bernard Street (Train Station), WA8:10 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$681One-way0 transfers
- 8809 Connecting Bus · 511 Amtrak Cascades10:45 AM12h30Spokane Station, Spokane, WA11:15 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$941One-way1 transfer
- AS25112:36 PM1h13Spokane International Airport1:49 PMPortland International Airport$3321One-way0 transfers
- AS7105:07 AM1h13Spokane International Airport6:20 AMPortland International Airport$3321One-way0 transfers
- AS6618:24 AM1h14Spokane International Airport9:38 AMPortland International Airport$3321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $91 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $149 (€125).
A bus is $352 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $410 (€344).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
Train takes on average 9h 52m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Spokane, WA and Portland, OR as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Spokane International Airport and arrive in Portland International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Spokane Station, Spokane, WA and arrive in Portland Union Station, Portland, OR.
- Buses mostly depart from Spokane, West 1st Avenue / South Bernard Street (Train Station), WA and arrive in Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Portland, OR by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
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