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

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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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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSMF - PDX
    3h 31m
    $165–396

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSJC - PDX
    3h 59m
    $88–148

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus StopbusGreyhound US0500
    22h 5m
    $119–333

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to PortlandtrainCoast Starlight
    29h 49m
    $150–310

  5. Drive 962.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Portlandcar962.7 mi
    16h 5m
    $176–254

  6. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeOAK - PDX
    3h 41m
    $206–319

  7. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeFAT - PDX
    3h 59m
    $124–705

  8. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSFO - PDX
    4h 14m
    $88–456

  9. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeLAX - PDX
    4h 40m
    $144–346

California to Portland by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 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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