What is the cheapest way to get from California to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from California to Portland is to train which costs $140 - $300 and takes 29h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Portland?

The fastest way to get from California to Portland is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $100 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between California and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.

Is there a direct train between California and Portland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Portland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h 49m.

How far is it from California to Portland?

The distance between California and Portland is 505 miles. The road distance is 968.3 miles.

How do I travel from California to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from California to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 22h 5m and costs $110 - $330.

How long does it take to get from California to Portland?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from California to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Portland bus from?

California to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Portland train from?

California to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from California to Portland?

The best way to get from California to Portland is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $330 and takes 22h 5m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 29h 49m.

Where does the California to Portland bus arrive?

California to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the California to Portland train arrive?

California to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.

Can I drive from California to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Portland is 968 miles. It takes approximately 16h 12m to drive from California to Portland.

How do I get a train ticket from California to Portland?

Book your California to Portland train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Portland?

Book your California to Portland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 765+ hotels available in Portland.

California to Portland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SMF - PDX
3h 31m
$105–656
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SFO - PDX
4h 19m
$93–496
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500
22h 5m
$113–323
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
29h 49m
$140–300
Drive 962.7 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Portlandcar 962.7 mi
16h 12m
$176–254
Fly from Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane OAK - PDX
3h 46m
$96–559
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 SJC - PDX
4h 4m
$118–708
Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane FAT - PDX
4h 13m
$154–855
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane LAX - PDX
4h 40m
$104–506

California to Portland by bus

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Distance: 502.2 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station in around 22h 5m.

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

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