How to travel from Kansas City to Portland Oregon, United States of America

The distance between Kansas City and Portland Oregon is around 1,511 miles (2,432km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kansas City 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 Kansas City (MCI) to Portland (PDX).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time3h 60m
  • Typical cost
    $260
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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Bus

Take the bus to Denver and then to Portland.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $265
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to St. Paul then take the train to Portland.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $300
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Portland.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,793 miles (2,886km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kansas City and Portland Oregon

There are several options for getting from Kansas City to Portland Oregon by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $260 and will take around 5h 20m.

The distance between Kansas City and Portland Oregon is around 1,511 miles (2,432km).

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Kansas City and Portland Oregon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kansas City to Portland Oregon is to fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx $260.

The cheapest way to travel between Kansas City and Portland Oregon, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $260 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kansas City and Portland Oregon. We recommend that you fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Portland (PDX). instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kansas City and Portland Oregon. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kansas City to Portland Oregon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Denver. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Kansas City and Portland Oregon. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kansas City and Portland Oregon. Flights depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Portland (PDX). The flight takes around 3h 60m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kansas City and Portland Oregon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 60m.

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and Frontier Airlines fly between Kansas City and Portland Oregon. Flights depart from Kansas City (MCI) and and arrive into Portland (PDX). These flights usually take around 3h 60m.

The flight from Kansas City to Portland Oregon typically takes around 3h 60m. Flights depart from Kansas City (MCI) 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 Kansas City and Portland Oregon. The distance is around 1,793 miles (2,886km) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kansas City to Portland Oregon is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around $260.

How do I get from Kansas City to Portland Oregon

Compare travel optionsbetween Kansas City and Portland Oregon

Transport options from Kansas City to Portland Oregon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 20m
$260
hourly2,432km (1,511 miles)
Bus
1 day 18h
$265
once daily3,129km (1,945 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 23h
$300
once daily3,685km (2,290 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
$175
on demand2,886km (1,793 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