The average bus between Portland and Austin takes 2d 6h and the fastest bus takes 2d 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland to Austin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Portland and Austin. The earliest departure is at 3:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portland is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Austin at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston, MA - South Station and take an average of 2d 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Portland to Austin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Austin. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Austin station via Boston, MA - South Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 6h.
Portland to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
Book your Portland to Austin bus tickets online with Amtrak Thruway, Flixbus USA and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portland and Austin is 2,839.8 km. The road distance is 3,676 km.
You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Lavaca/4th via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 2d 1h.