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

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There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSNA - PDX
    3h 43m
    $273–426

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus StopbusGreyhound US0500
    27h 17m
    $141–358

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to PortlandtrainCoast Starlight
    33h 23m
    $171–335

  4. Drive 1,019.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Portlandcar1,019.1 mi
    17h 7m
    $186–269

Dana Point to Portland by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration27h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 27h 17m.

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