What is the travel distance from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

The distance separating San Luis Obispo and Portland is 718 miles (1158 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from San Luis Obispo to Portland start their journey at AMTRAK Station 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, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Food Cart Pods, Lan Su Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden.

Bus San Luis Obispo to Portland from $179 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Portland on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 15h	7:10am	Portland Union Station	No tags
	Bus	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 16h	8:10am	Portland Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 16h	8:10am	Portland Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 16h	8:10am	Portland Union Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:10pm	San Luis Obispo	1d 16h	8:10am	Portland Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Portland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d Average Duration

715 milesDistance

105kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$127 - $320	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$133 - $1,522	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 105kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Luis Obispo and Portland?

Stops in San Luis Obispo

A
AMTRAK Station
1730 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
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B
San Luis Obispo Bus Stop
1460 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, 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

4/55,603 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 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 Luis Obispo to Portland, OR by bus

What is the travel distance from San Luis Obispo to Portland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Luis Obispo 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

11/21

$282

11/22

$282

Today

$282

11/24

$213

11/25

$233

11/26

$254

11/27

$198

11/28

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The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $198

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

You can expect to pay from $198 to $694 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $198 which is on 2025-11-27.