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

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Portland by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 13m
    $153–610

  2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MRY - PDX
    6h 4m
    $86–446

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    23h 7m
    $139–257

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 20m
    $252–553

  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 10m
    $122–421

  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 43m
    $141–533

Monterey to Portland by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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, San Jose, Stockton, Stockton, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 23h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 21h 27m.

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