How far is Portland from Salinas?

The distance between Portland and Salinas is around 989 km (613 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Portland to Salinas?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Portland Union Station, in Portland, and end it at Amtrak, in Salinas.

Bus Portland to Salinas from $161 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to Salinas on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:10am	PDX Airport	1d	12:06pm	Amtrak	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to Salinas on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 16h	6:00pm	Amtrak	Cheapest
	11:10am	PDX Airport	1d	12:06pm	Amtrak	Fastest
	11:10am	PDX Airport	1d	12:06pm	Amtrak	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 7:42 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Salinas

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 21 hours 44 minutes, and with fares starting at just $158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

21h 44mAverage Duration

988 kmDistance

90kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$238 - $364	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$158 - $362	Average Duration21h 44m	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Salinas?

Stops in Portland

A
Portland Union Station
7411 Northwest Station Way, Portland OR 97209, USA
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B
Portland Airport
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C
NW Everett & NW 8th Ave
728 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
D
Lloyd Center
NE 13th Ave & Holladay, Portland, OR 97232, USA
E
Pearl District
7418 NW Station Way (across street), Portland, OR 97209, USA

Stops in Salinas

A
Amtrak
3 STATION PLACE , 93901, California
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B
Alisal St & Pearl St
635 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93905, USA

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Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, OR to Salinas, US by bus

How far is Portland from Salinas?
The distance between Portland and Salinas is around 989 km (613 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Portland to Salinas?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Portland Union Station, in Portland, and end it at Amtrak, in Salinas.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$358

11-23

$358

Today

$358

11-25

$358

11-26

$358

11-27

No data

11-28

$358

11-29

No data

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Salinas, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $358

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portland, OR to Salinas, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $358 to $942 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $358 which is on 2025-11-25.