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

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

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

    best
    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 14m
    $153–660

  2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MRY - PDX
    6h 5m
    $86–466

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 48m
    $104–234

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 20m
    $242–553

  5. Drive 732.8 mi

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

  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 11m
    $122–411

  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 44m
    $136–513

Monterey to Portland by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration20h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Train Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 20h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 21h 27m.

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