What is the travel distance from San Francisco to Portland?

About 535 miles (863 km) separate San Francisco and Portland.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to Portland?

The majority of buses traveling from San Francisco to Portland start their journey at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and wind up at Portland Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium, Breweries, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Coffee Culture and Lan Su Chinese Garden.

Bus San Francisco to Portland from $87 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Portland on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	18h 50m	3:40pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		8:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	18h 50m	3:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Francisco to Portland on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	15h 15m	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:00pm	San Francisco Bus Station	17h 5m	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
	8:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	18h 50m	3:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	8:50pm	Mission St & Fremont St	18h 50m	3:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:46 PM 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 $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

17h 5mAverage Duration

534 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

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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.

January 31, 2019

Improve cleanliness of bus

Indira A.

September 4, 2016

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

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What is the travel distance from San Francisco to Portland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to Portland?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

$208

11/25

$220

Today

$220

11/27

$192

11/28

$138

11/29

$153

11/30

$146

12/01

$128

The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Portland, OR was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $128

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 $128 to $615 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 $128 which is on 2025-12-01.

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.