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How to get fromPortland to Ames Research Centerby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Ames Research Center by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or tram

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain, line 51 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Mountain View Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to South Akron & Wescoatbus bus
    5h 3m
    $132–767

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, line 51 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to South Akron & Wescoatbus bus
    5h 14m
    $68–336

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    18h 26m
    $118–269

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 19m
    $227–484

  5. Drive 665.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Ames Research Centercar car 665.8 mi
    11h 26m
    $122–176

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Bayshore Nasa Stationtram tram
    5h 41m
    $112–617

  7. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane EUG - SJC
    7h 21m
    $170–730

Portland to Ames Research Center by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ames Research Center, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ames Research Center via Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Mountain View Caltrain Northbound, Mountain View Transit Center, and South Akron & Wescoat in around 18h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $220–480 and the journey takes 19h 52m.

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