There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MCI - PDX
6h 9m$173–753Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
40h 20m$296–571Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain
47h 54m$718–1,363Drive 1,777.9 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Portlandcar 1,777.9 mi
28h$325–469
Kansas City to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Portland is to bus which costs $290 - $600 and takes 40h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Portland is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Denver Union Station and Pasco Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 20m.
The distance between Kansas City and Portland is 1521 miles. The road distance is 1788.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 40h 20m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Kansas City to Portland, including transfers.
Kansas City to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Portland is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 40h 20m.
Kansas City to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Portland is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 3:46 AM in Kansas City and 1:46 AM in Portland.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Denver Union Station and Pasco Bus Stop in around 40h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Kansas City to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–340
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Portland is 1788 miles. It takes approximately 28h to drive from Kansas City to Portland.
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