The average bus between Portland and California takes 3d and the fastest bus takes 2d 22h. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland to California. 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 California. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 6:00 PM which arrives into California at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston, MA - South Station and take an average of 3d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2d 20h • 3 changes
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3d • 3 changes
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2d 19h • 3 changes
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2d 21h • 3 changes
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2d 19h • 3 changes
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2d 21h • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Portland to California. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at California station via Boston, MA - South Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3d.
Portland to California bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to California bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
The distance between Portland and California is 4,131.9 km. The road distance is 5,282 km.
You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Los Angeles Union Station via Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 23h.