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Portland to Los Angeles Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Portland to Los Angeles?
There are usually 10 daily train trips available from Portland to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceTRY 6,649.54 | Avg. PriceTRY 8,178.87 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips11 | Daily Trips10 |
Duration | Duration1d 2h 33m | Duration1d 5h 40m |
Bus from Portland to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 13 intercity buses per day from Portland to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Portland to Los Angeles usually takes around 26 hours and 4 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 20 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 826 mi (1330 km) |
| Shortest duration | 20h 50m |
| Cheapest price | TRY 2,524.74 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Portland to Los Angeles?
Bus tickets for a trip from Portland to Los Angeles cost TRY 4,542.93 on average. Bus tickets on this route can be a bit expensive due to the length of the trip. But even with a higher price tag, taking the bus is often more affordable than flying to Los Angeles. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Portland to Los Angeles by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Portland to Los Angeles in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from TRY 4,169 to TRY 8,842. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 19, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Los Angeles this week, bus tickets are available starting at TRY 4,421.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 18 days in advance. This way, you can save up to TRY 7,637.80 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Portland to Los Angeles?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Portland to Los Angeles that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 10 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 3 | 1d 2h 43m | TRY 7,882.44 |
| Greyhound | 10 | 1d 1h 59m | TRY 5,890.77 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from Portland to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 10 bus trips from Portland to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 25 hours and 59 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from TRY 2,525.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Portland to Los Angeles
The bus takes an average of 26 hours and 4 minutes to cover the 826 miles from Portland to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 hours and 50 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Portland to Los Angeles for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Portland to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 13 scheduled buses that travel from Portland to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Portland to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at TRY 4,968.63.
City Information
Portland
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Portland is the largest city in Oregon and accordingly one of 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.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Portland?
Main departure station: 7411 NW Station Way
Most buses depart from the main station in Portland.
All bus stations in Portland:
7411 NW Station Way
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: San Fernando Bus Station
Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 7 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
San Fernando Bus Station
800 N Alameda St
North Hollywood Bus Station
Downtown - Vignes Lot
West LA - Expo/Sepulveda
592 Gayley Ave
1658 N Orange Drive
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