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How to get fromPortland to La Jollaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to La Jolla by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, line 30 bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    5h 13m
    $125–278

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    29h 13m
    $172–332

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    35h 15m
    $346–773

  4. Drive  1,074.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to La Jollacar car 1,074.1 mi
    18h 10m
    $196–284

Portland to La Jolla by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 961.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 29h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 35h 15m.

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