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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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)planePDX - LAX
    5h 9m
    $144–347

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planePDX - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram
    6h 20m
    $109–509

  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 / ...
    20h 40m
    $117–314

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    30h 49m
    $150–310

  5. Drive 962.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Los Angelescar962.5 mi
    16h 5m
    $176–254

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planePDX - BUR
    5h 28m
    $188–340

  7. 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
    6h 32m
    $133–616

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planePDX - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
    8h 3m
    $213–356

Portland to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Volaris, American Airlines, and four 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 20h 40m.

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