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How to get fromCalifornia to Portlandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SMF - PDX
    3h 27m
    $85–496

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    4h 12m
    $68–346

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0500
    23h 35m
    $141–316

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    29h 49m
    $340–750

  5. Drive 962.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Portlandcar car 962.7 mi
    16h 12m
    $176–254

  6. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    3h 42m
    $81–449

  7. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    3h 55m
    $98–558

  8. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BUR - PDX
    4h 34m
    $120–662

  9. Line 34 bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane FAT - PDX
    5h 9m

California to Portland by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station in around 23h 35m.

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