There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Morro Bay by plane, bus, train, 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 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane PDX - SBP
6h 13m$95–498Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
24h 43m$165–264Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
27h 40m$164–764Drive 847.1 mi
- Drive from Portland to Morro Baycar 847.1 mi
14h 37m$155–224
Portland to Morro Bay by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Morro Bay is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $95 - $500.
The distance between Portland and Morro Bay is 756 miles. The road distance is 852 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Morro Bay without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 43m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Portland to Morro Bay, including transfers.
The best way to get from Portland to Morro Bay is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $95 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $800 and takes 27h 40m.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Morro Bay is 852 miles. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Portland to Morro Bay.
There are 208+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $160–800 and the journey takes 25h 2m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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