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Pros: We were able to avoid the snowy/icy ourselves. Cons: absolutely none! :-).
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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Portland to Gearhart. Traveling by coach from Portland to Gearhart usually takes around 6 hours and 9 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 69 mi (111 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 30m |
| Cheapest price | RON 79.71 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Coach lines | 1 |
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How much is a coach ticket from Portland to Gearhart?
RON 144.61 is the average price of a bus ticket from Portland to Gearhart. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Portland to Gearhart is expected to range from RON 169 to RON 192. If you are looking to travel to Gearhart within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from RON 178. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are RON 169 and can be found on 5 May 2024.
Monthly average prices
Traveling from Portland to Gearhart by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for that route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around RON 84 whenever you decide to travel.
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Booking even a couple days before your trip can make your ticket cheaper than booking day-of.
What coach companies travel from Portland to Gearhart?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Portland to Gearhart. Amtrak Thruway connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 4 | 6h 9m | RON 170.73 |
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 Portland to Gearhart start at RON 80. On average, there are 4 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 6 hours and 9 minutes to cover the 69 miles from Portland to Gearhart. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, 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 coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Gearhart, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first coach leaves at 05:00 and the last coach leaves at 17:00. To see the times for all coaches from Portland to Gearhart, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Portland to Gearhart every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Portland to Gearhart; ticket prices start at RON 487.66.
City Information
Portland
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Portland is the largest city in Oregon and accordingly one the state's best vacation destinations. Also known as the City of Roses, this city along the Willamette River wows visitors with its diverse street food, quirky counterculture, and sprawling bookstores such as the world-famous Powell's Books.
Portland is the 5th best city in the United States for outdoor activities, thanks in part to open-air grounds like the expansive Forest Park. Gardens are also excellent outdoor date locales for couples on a romantic getaway: stop and smell the roses at either the International Rose Test Garden or the Portland Japanese Garden.
Once you've gotten hungry from a long day wandering outside, nearly every block downtown has a plethora of food trucks waiting to tickle your taste buds. Or, kick back at one of the many breweries in the #3 best city for craft beer in the United States. Unique locations like McMenamin's brewpubs in renovated cinemas or historic hotels do their part to "keep Portland weird."
As the biggest city in Oregon, Portland is a hub for travel throughout the Pacific Northwest. Amtrak train service and various bus services operate primarily out of Union Station, conveniently-located downtown, and nearby Portland International Airport makes it easy to travel to Portland from near and far.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Portland?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: 433 Willamette St
The train depot is in downtown Eugene, just north of 6th Avenue. The depot has indoor and outdoor seating, and there's a mix of local shops and restaurants, like the Morning Glory Cafe and the Black Wolf Supper Club, right across the street. If you have time to kill, you can explore Willamette and find coffee shops, dessert shops, and cafes nearby. Or swing by one of the vending machines in the depot on your way to your Amtrak train.
All coach stations in Portland:
433 Willamette St
Union Station
Southwest 72nd Ave & Bridgeport Rd
UO - Knight Law Center - 1515 Agate St
110 10th Ave SW
500 13th St SE
Transit Ctr
Hawthorne Station
Where does the coach arrive in Gearhart?
Main arrival station: Dollar General Store
All coaches from Portland arrive at one main station in Gearhart.
Coach stations in Gearhart:
Dollar General Store
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