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

The distance between Raleigh and Portland Oregon is around 2,394 miles (3,853km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Raleigh 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Portland (PDX).

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time6h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $385
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 6 others

4 similiar routes

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Washington Union Station then Chicago Union Station and then to Portland.

  • Duration2 days 22h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $395

1 similiar route

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Winston Salem, Columbus then Denver and then to Portland.

  • Duration3 days
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $440
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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car
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Drive

Drive to Portland.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Distance2,866 miles (4,613km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Raleigh and Portland Oregon

There are several options for getting from Raleigh to Portland Oregon by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $305 and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $385.

The distance between Raleigh and Portland Oregon is around 2,394 miles (3,853km).

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Raleigh and Portland Oregon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Raleigh to Portland Oregon is to fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx $385.

The cheapest way to travel between Raleigh and Portland Oregon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $305 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Raleigh and Portland Oregon. It typically takes around 2 days 22h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Raleigh to Portland Oregon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Washington Union Station, ROCKVILLE station and Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 22h.

Amtrak run train services between Raleigh and Portland Oregon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 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 Raleigh and Portland Oregon. It typically takes around 3 days and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Raleigh to Portland Oregon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Winston Salem, Columbus and Denver. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3 days.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Raleigh and Portland Oregon. Buses run once daily and take around 3 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Raleigh and Portland Oregon. Flights depart from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and arrive at Portland (PDX) - via St. Louis (STL). The flight takes around 6h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Raleigh to Portland Oregon. There is however a flight that goes via St. Louis (STL). This services will take at least 7h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Raleigh to Portland Oregon typically takes around 6h 30m. Flights depart from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) 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 Raleigh and Portland Oregon. The distance is around 2,866 miles (4,613km) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Raleigh to Portland Oregon is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around $385.

How do I get from Raleigh to Portland Oregon

Compare travel optionsbetween Raleigh and Portland Oregon

Transport options from Raleigh to Portland Oregon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
7h 35m
$385
every 4 hours3,853km (2,394 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 40m
$305
twice daily4,150km (2,579 miles)
Train and Plane9h 40m
$450
5 times a day3,976km (2,471 miles)
Bus to Greenville, Fly9h 60m
$305
once daily4,141km (2,573 miles)
Train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, Fly10h 5m
$445
5 times a day3,974km (2,469 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2 days 22h
$395
once daily5,335km (3,315 miles)
Train via Alexandria3 days 3h
$405
6 times a week5,542km (3,444 miles)
Bus
3 days
$440
once daily5,067km (3,148 miles)
Drive
1 day 21h
$285
on demand4,613km (2,866 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