There are 4 ways to get from Chula Vista to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SAN - PDX
5h 17m$186–908Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500
28h 26m$137–340Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
35h 12m$184–279Drive 1,089.1 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Portlandcar 1,089.1 mi
18h 23m$199–288
Chula Vista to Portland by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Portland is to train which costs $180 - $280 and takes 35h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Portland. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Portland via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 12m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Portland is 961 miles. The road distance is 1095.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 28h 26m and costs $130 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Chula Vista to Portland, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 28h 26m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 35h 12m.
Chula Vista to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Portland is 1095 miles. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Chula Vista to Portland.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from H Street Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 28h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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