There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Denver by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Portland
best- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Denver (DEN)plane PWM - DEN
5h 41m$190–900Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Denver (DEN)plane BOS - DEN
8h 31m$114–361Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain
45h 55m$1,167–1,901Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
2d 3h$391–618Drive 2,022.6 mi
- Drive from Portland to Denvercar 2,022.6 mi
34h 50m$346–500
Portland to Denver by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Denver is to bus and fly which costs $110 - $370 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Denver is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $190 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Denver Union Station via Boston, New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Denver. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Denver via North Station, Boston and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 55m.
The distance between Portland and Denver is 1812 miles. The road distance is 2034.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Denver without a car is to train which takes 45h 55m and costs $1,100 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Portland to Denver, including transfers.
Portland to Denver bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Denver is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,100 - $1,900 and takes 45h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Denver (DEN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Denver via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Chicago Union Station in around 45h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland to Denver via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Portland to Denver via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Denver via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland to Denver via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Portland to Denver via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Portland to Denver bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Denver is 2h behind Portland. It is currently 2:09 PM in Portland and 12:09 PM in Denver.
Portland to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Denver is 2034 miles. It takes approximately 34h 50m to drive from Portland to Denver.
Book your Portland to Denver train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Portland to Denver bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1324+ hotels available in Denver.

















