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How to get fromPortland to Californiaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Portland to California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planePDX - SMF
    3h 34m
    $165–397

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePDX - SFO
    4h 14m
    $68–346

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US0810 / ...
    20h 40m
    $117–317

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    30h 49m
    $150–310

  5. Drive 962.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Los Angelescar962.5 mi
    16h 5m
    $176–254

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planePDX - SJC
    3h 56m
    $89–149

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planePDX - OAK
    3h 52m
    $206–319

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePDX - SAN
    4h 34m
    $135–248

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, line 34 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)planePDX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from L Shelter to NE FIRST - McKENZIEbus
    4h 55m

  10. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)planePDX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle
    6h 8m
    $96–485

Portland to California by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 20h 40m.

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