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How to get fromPortland to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    4h 43m
    $80–396

  2. Bus

    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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    21h 25m
    $142–319

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    30h 49m
    $330–750

  4. Drive 962.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Los Angelescar car 962.5 mi
    16h 12m
    $176–254

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    5h 23m
    $119–663

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PDX - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram tram
    6h 20m
    $99–489

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    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
    6h 28m
    $143–717

Portland to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 21h 25m.

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