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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carson to Portland by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Carson to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSNA - PDX
    3h 47m
    $294–450

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    24h
    $111–312

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to PortlandtrainCoast Starlight
    31h 38m
    $151–282

  4. Drive 978.1 mi

    1. Drive from Carson to Portlandcar978.1 mi
    16h 19m
    $179–258

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeLAX - PDX
    5h 6m
    $147–409

  6. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeONT - PDX
    7h 7m
    $118–613

Carson to Portland by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24hAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Alameda St at Los Angeles St, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 24h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $150–280 and the journey takes 29h 49m.

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