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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cary to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane RDU - PDX
    10h 9m
    $178–708

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train
    3d
    $1,795–2,813

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC to New York, NYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3d 12h
    $638–976

  4. Drive  2,797 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to Portlandcar car 2,797 mi
    46h 16m
    $511–738

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane GSO - PDX
    11h 4m
    $273–904

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane CLT - PDX
    11h 26m
    $270–848

  7. Train, train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane FAY - PDX
    12h 24m
    $226–750

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RDU - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    12h 17m
    $276–732

Cary to Portland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,795Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,382.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cary to Portland via Chicago Union Station in around 3d.

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