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How to get fromPortland to Carsonby plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Carson by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planePDX - SNA
    2. Take the taxi from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Carsontaxi
    4h 31m
    $293–463

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planePDX - LGB
    7h 55m
    $104–509

  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 / ...
    21h 51m
    $114–309

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    31h 50m
    $157–249

  5. Drive 977.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Carsoncar977.9 mi
    16h 19m
    $179–258

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planePDX - LAX
    5h 4m
    $136–439

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planePDX - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
    3. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus
    5h 44m
    $126–337

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planePDX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    7h 33m
    $136–720

Portland to Carson by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Carson, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower / 7th in around 21h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $150–250 and the journey takes 30h 49m.

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