What is the distance between Salinas and Portland?

The distance covered from Salinas to Portland is 989 km (613 miles).

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

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

Bus Salinas to Portland from $211 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salinas to Portland on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:10pm	Amtrak	22h 30m	3:40pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		5:10pm	Amtrak	22h 30m	3:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salinas to Portland on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:10pm	Amtrak	22h 30m	3:40pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		5:10pm	Amtrak	22h 30m	3:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:51 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salinas to Portland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 21 hours 27 minutes, and with fares starting at just $157, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

21h 27mAverage Duration

988 kmDistance

90kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$203 - $468	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$157 - $963	Average Duration21h 27m	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salinas and Portland?

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

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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$944

11-25

$944

Today

$375

11-27

$375

11-28

No data

11-29

No data

11-30

No data

12-01

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The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Portland, OR was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $375

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

You can expect to pay from $375 to $944 for a bus ticket from Salinas, US to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $375 which is on 2025-11-27.