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Portland to Bend Bus Schedule

Is it better to travel by bus or train from Portland to Bend?

There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Portland to Bend.

Bus
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
$62.00
Avg. Price
$57.31
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
4
Daily Trips
2
Duration
Duration
5h 6m
Duration
4h 45m

Bus from Portland to Bend: Journey Information

There are 4 intercity buses per day from Portland to Bend. Traveling by bus from Portland to Bend usually takes around 4 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Distance121 mi (195 km)
Shortest duration4h 15m
Cheapest price$60.00
Trips per day2
Most frequent servicePacific Crest Bus Lines
Bus lines2

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Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from Portland to Bend

(Based on 21 ratings and reviews)

4.9

5.0

Linda

June 6, 2025- Visiting family

Pacific Crest Bus Lines

Pros: The fact that I did not have to do the driving. Cons: The toilet on the bus was not working.

5.0

Zachary

January 3, 2025- Business

Amtrak Thruway

Pros: The driver was very knowledgeable and confident, we experienced weather and traffic issues but we arrived exactly on time despite this. Cons: The bathroom was broken. Tips: Use pacific crest bus lines!

4.0

Catherine

November 27, 2024- Visiting family

Pacific Crest Bus Lines

Pros: Comfortable ride. Great driver. Cons: Departure was 45 min. late leaving Portland. Tips: None.

5.0

Erik

November 24, 2024- Visiting family

Pacific Crest Bus Lines

Pros: It was fast, efficient, and comfortable. The views through the Cascades were great. Cons: Nothing I can think of. Tips: When crossing the Santiam Pass, there are lots of areas without mobile phone service. Download entertainment ahead of time, or bring a book.

5.0

Pam

September 20, 2024- Business

Pacific Crest Bus Lines

Cons: Pacific Crest provided excellent service. Very skillful, polite and friendly drivers, the buses was clean and comfortable, and on-time to the minute. I haven't ridden on a tour bus for a number of years, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them! Tips: Excellent service!

How much is a bus ticket from Portland to Bend?

Bus tickets for a trip from Portland to Bend cost $60.00 on average. Consider it a bargain when you can snag tickets for less than $60.00. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Monthly avg. prices

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Traveling from Portland to Bend by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around $61 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

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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. Book your ticket at least 26 days in advance to save up to $0.17.

What bus companies travel from Portland to Bend?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Portland to Bend that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Pacific Crest Bus Lines usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Thruway25h 35m$64.01
Pacific Crest Bus Lines24h 38m$60.00

  • 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 Bend start at $62. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.

  • Book Pacific Crest Bus Lines from Portland to Bend from $60. There are 2 trips per day offered by Pacific Crest Bus Lines from Portland to Bend and you can expect on average to pay for a Pacific Crest Bus Lines ticket to Bend. In Portland, Pacific Crest Bus Lines departs to Bend from Portland Airport(tac) and one other station. In Bend, Pacific Crest Bus Lines arrives at Hawthorne Station .

    An average trip on Pacific Crest Bus Lines from Portland to Bend takes 4 hours and 38 minutes , while the fastest available Pacific Crest Bus Lines trip will get you to Bend in 4 hours and 15 minutes .

    On weekends, Pacific Crest Bus Lines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Bend.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Portland to Bend

The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 50 minutes to cover the 121 miles from Portland to Bend. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Portland to Bend, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Portland to Bend every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Portland to Bend; ticket prices start at $55.00.

City Information

Portland

Portland, OR - PDX-0

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Portland, OR - PDX-1

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Portland, OR - PDX-2

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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.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Portland?

Union Station - 800 NW 6th Ave - PDXAMT-0

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Main 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 Portland:

  • Union Station

  • Union Station

  • Portland Airport(tac)

Where does the bus arrive in Bend?

Main arrival station: Hawthorne Station

All buses from Portland arrive at one main station in Bend.

All bus stations in Bend:

  • Hawthorne Station

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