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How to get fromPortland to California Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak) or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to California City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    9h 32m
    $127–623

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    10h 33m
    $103–436

  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 Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
    22h 42m
    $110–190

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus 250
    35h 48m
    $190–276

  5. Drive 892.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to California Citycar car 892.9 mi
    16h 56m
    $163–236

  6. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PDX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 28m

  7. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane PDX - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 33m

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    12h 2m
    $161–778

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    13h 26m
    $142–679

Portland to California City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Aspen Mall/82nd St. via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 22h 42m.

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