How to travel from Denver to Portland Oregon, United States of America

The distance between Denver and Portland Oregon is around 1,024 miles (1,648km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Denver to Portland Oregon by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Denver (DEN) to Portland (PDX).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    $145
Operated by

Frontier Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Portland.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $180
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Sacramento and then to Portland.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $235
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Drive

Drive to Portland.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Distance1,256 miles (2,021km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denver and Portland Oregon

There are several options for getting from Denver to Portland Oregon by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $145 and will take around 4h 15m.

The distance between Denver and Portland Oregon is around 1,024 miles (1,648km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 981 miles (1,579km)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Denver and Portland Oregon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Denver to Portland Oregon is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx $145.

The cheapest way to travel between Denver and Portland Oregon, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $145 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Denver and Portland Oregon. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Denver to Portland Oregon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sacramento. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 22h.

Amtrak run train services between Denver and Portland Oregon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 22h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Denver and Portland Oregon. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Denver and Portland Oregon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1 day 7h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Denver and Portland Oregon. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Denver and Portland Oregon. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and arrive at Portland (PDX). The flight takes around 3hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Denver and Portland Oregon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.

Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta fly between Denver and Portland Oregon. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and and arrive into Portland (PDX). These flights usually take around 3hrs.

The flight from Denver to Portland Oregon typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and and arrive into Portland (PDX).

The closest major airport to Portland Oregon is Portland International Airport (PDX) (PDX) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Portland Oregon. Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) (EUG) and Roberts Field (RDM) (RDM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Denver and Portland Oregon. The distance is around 1,256 miles (2,021km) by road and it will take around 19h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denver to Portland Oregon is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around $145.

How do I get from Denver to Portland Oregon

Compare travel optionsbetween Denver and Portland Oregon

Transport options from Denver to Portland Oregon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
$145
every 30 mins1,648km (1,024 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
$180
once daily2,157km (1,340 miles)
Train
1 day 22h
$235
twice daily3,098km (1,925 miles)
Drive
19h 10m
$125
on demand2,021km (1,256 miles)

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Airports near Portland Oregon

The following major airports near Portland Oregon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

PDX
Portland International Airport (PDX)
International Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Portland Oregon
EUG
Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100 miles (161km) from Portland Oregon
RDM
Roberts Field (RDM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115 miles (185km) from Portland Oregon