How to travel from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR

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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 prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $102.

Distance: 289 miles (466 km)

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from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR

How to get from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM7h05
    Spokane, West 1st Avenue / South Bernard Street (Train Station), WA
    6:35 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM7h05
    Spokane, West 1st Avenue / South Bernard Street (Train Station), WA
    6:35 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Alaska AirlinesAS2126
    12:34 PM1h12
    Spokane International Airport
    1:46 PMPortland International Airport
    $3731One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak27 Empire Builder
    3:49 AM7h28
    Spokane Station, Spokane, WA
    11:17 AMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak7 Empire Builder · 507 Amtrak Cascades
    3:19 AM14h26
    Spokane Station, Spokane, WA
    5:45 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
    $1501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM9h10
    Spokane, West 1st Avenue / South Bernard Street (Train Station), WA
    8:25 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Alaska AirlinesAS3002
    3:32 PM1h18
    Spokane International Airport
    4:50 PMPortland International Airport
    $3731One-way
    0 transfers
  • Alaska AirlinesAS2238 · AS466
    9:25 AM3h10
    Spokane International Airport
    12:35 PMPortland International Airport
    $3851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Alaska AirlinesAS2422
    7:31 PM1h13
    Spokane International Airport
    8:44 PMPortland International Airport
    $3731One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR

Travel to Portland, OR easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR.

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There are 3 options to travel between Spokane, WA and Portland, OR including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $44 (€35).

A bus is $60 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR costing on average $102 (€82).

The fastest way to travel from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 10m.

Train takes on average 7h 28m.

The distance from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR is approximately 289 miles (466 km).
The average frequency per day from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR is:
  • Around 20 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Portland, OR by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR often also extend their vacation to go to Seattle, WA, Eugene, OR, Salem, OR, Tacoma, WA, Pasco, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portland, OR and these popular destinations at a great price.

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