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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    5h 23m
    $135–658

  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 18m
    $169–327

  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 20m
    $406–836

  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 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 961.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, 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 18m.

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