There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon 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 22m$166–918Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500
27h 50m$156–417Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
35h 14m$174–343Drive 1,089 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Portlandcar 1,089 mi
18h 21m$199–288
El Cajon to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Portland is to train which costs $170 - $350 and takes 35h 14m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $160 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Portland. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Portland. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Portland via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 14m.
The distance between El Cajon and Portland is 971 miles. The road distance is 1095.4 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 27h 50m and costs $150 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from El Cajon to Portland, including transfers.
El Cajon to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $160 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $420 and takes 27h 50m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 35h 14m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station in around 27h 50m.
- 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
- $160–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
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
- $170–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via San Luis Obispo County Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- 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
- $75–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
El Cajon to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Portland is 1095 miles. It takes approximately 18h 21m to drive from El Cajon to Portland.
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