There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Flint by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)PDX - FNT
5h 39m$203–793Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak StationBlue Water
2d 4h$342–1,890Drive 2,353.6 mi
- Drive from Portland to Flint2,353.6 mi
37h 10m$430–621
Portland to Flint by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Flint is to fly which costs $200 - $800 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Flint is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Portland and Flint is 1939 miles. The road distance is 2367.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Flint without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $340 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Portland to Flint, including transfers.
Portland to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Flint is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 4h.
Flint is 3h ahead of Portland. It is currently 11:40 AM in Portland and 2:40 PM in Flint.
Portland to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Flint, MI, USA?
Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $310–1,800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Flint is 2367 miles. It takes approximately 37h 10m to drive from Portland to Flint.
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