There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Portland by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SAN - PDX
5h 27m$186–280Drive 1,058.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Portlandcar 1,058.4 mi
17h 51m$181–262Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500
28h 26m$192–305Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
34h 7m$708–1,092
Encinitas to Portland by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Portland is to train and fly which costs $180 - $280 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Portland is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $180 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Oceanside Transportation Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Portland via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 7m.
The distance between Encinitas and Portland is 981 miles. The road distance is 1064.6 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 28h 26m and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Encinitas to Portland, including transfers.
Encinitas to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Portland is to bus which takes 28h 26m and costs $190 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,100 and takes 34h 7m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 28h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Encinitas Station to Portland via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 34h 7m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Encinitas to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Portland is 1065 miles. It takes approximately 17h 51m to drive from Encinitas to Portland.
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