The average bus between Portland and Salt Lake City takes 2d 13h and the fastest bus takes 2d 11h. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland to Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Salt Lake City at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston, MA - South Station and take an average of 2d 13h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2d 12h • 4 changes
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2d 12h • 4 changes
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2d 12h • 4 changes
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2d 9h • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Salt Lake City. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Salt Lake City station via Boston, MA - South Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 13h.
Portland to Salt Lake City bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Salt Lake City bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Book your Portland to Salt Lake City bus tickets online with Amtrak Thruway, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Portland and Salt Lake City is 3,407.9 km. The road distance is 4,454 km.
You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 12h.