How far is Portland from San Francisco by coach?

The distance between San Francisco and Portland by coach is approximately 535 miles (863 km).

Is there a way to reach Portland from San Francisco without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus San Francisco to Portland from £68 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Francisco to Portland on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		16:00	San Francisco Bus Station	17h 5m	09:05	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
		20:50	Mission St & Fremont St	18h 50m	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to Portland on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	15h 15m	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:00	San Francisco Bus Station	17h 5m	09:05	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	20:50	Mission St & Fremont St	18h 50m	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to Portland on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	15h 15m	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:00	San Francisco Bus Station	17h 5m	09:05	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	20:50	Mission St & Fremont St	18h 50m	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to Portland on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	15h 15m	21:45	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 16:46 PST.

Get from San Francisco to Portland

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just £60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

17h 5mAverage duration

535 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Portland?

Stops in San Francisco

A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
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B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812
C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114
D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, 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

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87388 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £60

Greyhound San Francisco Portland recent customer reviews

I was 6.30PM in Sacramento. 7 PM bus did not want to take me. 10.55. bus did not take me. Nobody came. Only 3AM. Still not ín Portland

Gyozo I.

31 January 2019

Improve cleanliness of bus

Indira A.

4 September 2016

Amtrak

4/55,598 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,399 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

How far is Portland from San Francisco by coach?
The distance between San Francisco and Portland by coach is approximately 535 miles (863 km).
Is there a way to reach Portland from San Francisco without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

£158

21/11

£160

Today

£157

23/11

£168

24/11

£112

25/11

£117

26/11

£121

27/11

£107

The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Portland, OR was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £107

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

You can expect to pay from £107 to £959 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £107, which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.