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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Bend to Ontario. Traveling by bus from Bend to Ontario usually takes around 10 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 216 mi (348 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $48.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Bend to Ontario?
Bus tickets for a trip from Bend to Ontario cost $71.00 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Monthly average prices
What bus companies travel from Bend to Ontario?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bend to Ontario. Amtrak Thruway is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 10h 25m | $94.55 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Bend to Ontario start at $48. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 216 miles from Bend to Ontario. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Ontario. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Ontario, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Bend to Ontario. It leaves the station in Bend at 7:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Bend to Ontario. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bend to Ontario; ticket prices start at $296.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bend?
Image credit: Ian Sane
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Union Station
Located in Portland’s Old Town Chinatown area at 800 Northwest Sixth Avenue, Union Station features a glowing neon sign encouraging you to “Go By Train.” Union Station serves several iconic Amtrak routes including the Cascades through the Pacific Northwest, the scenic Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle, and the long-distance Empire Builder which travels all the way to Chicago. Along with train service, Union Station serves intercity bus service via Greyhound, and connects to the Portland Streetcar, MAX Light Rail, and several local TriMet buses. There is a restaurant and bar onsite, as well as a Metropolitan Lounge reserved for Amtrak’s first- and business-class passengers.
All bus stations in Bend:
Union Station
500 13th St SE
433 Willamette St
110 10th Ave SW
Hawthorne Station
Palmer/Kranz St and Depot St
Where does the bus arrive in Ontario?
Main arrival station: 842 Southeast 1st Ave
All buses from Bend arrive at one main station in Ontario.
All bus stations in Ontario:
842 Southeast 1st Ave
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