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How to get fromMonterey to Portlandby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Portland by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MRY - PDX
    6h 2m
    $106–606

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 28m
    $102–252

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 20m
    $202–463

  4. Drive 732.8 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Portlandcar car 732.8 mi
    12h 37m
    $134–194

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    5h 23m
    $163–710

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    6h 17m
    $137–511

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    6h 48m
    $151–673

Monterey to Portland by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration20h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 20h 28m.

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