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How to get fromPortland to Mountain Viewby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Mountain View by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or tram

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    4h 10m
    $110–612
  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 20m
    $66–301
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Redwood City Stationbus bus
    18h 38m
    $107–206
  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 25m
    $230–477
  5. Drive 666.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Mountain Viewcar car 666.7 mi
    11h 28m
    $122–176
  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Stationtram tram
    5h 7m
    $102–517

Portland to Mountain View by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, Redwood City Station, and Redwood City Caltrain Southbound in around 18h 38m.

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