Rome2Rio

How to get fromPortland to Observatoryby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Observatory

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Observatory by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane PDX - CPT
    25h 48m
    R 8,736–24,276

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SEA - CPT
    29h 21m
    R 10,040–26,279

  3. Train to Spokane International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane GEG - CPT
    35h 15m
    R 18,631–26,548

  4. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane EUG - CPT
    33h 50m
    R 9,363–27,090

  5. Bus to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, Gresham to Redmond Hubbus bus
    2. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane RDM - CPT
    34h 50m
    R 9,173–29,331

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration28h 43mAverage Duration
TicketR 8,254Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Portland to Observatory.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16,528.8 km
  • Duration: 25h 48m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Observatory, Western Cape, South Africa?

KLM, Condor Flugdienst, and British Airways fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around South Africa

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides