There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Pacific Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PDX - SAN
4h 50m$115–558Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
28h 46m$170–316Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
34h 47m$436–857Drive 1,076.5 mi
- Drive from Portland to Pacific Beachcar 1,076.5 mi
18h 11m$197–284
Portland to Pacific Beach by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Pacific Beach is to bus which costs $170 - $320 and takes 28h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Pacific Beach is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Pacific Beach. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Grand Av & Ingraham St via Sacramento Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Pacific Beach. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 47m.
The distance between Portland and Pacific Beach is 962 miles. The road distance is 1082.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Pacific Beach without a car is to bus which takes 28h 46m and costs $170 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Portland to Pacific Beach, including transfers.
Portland to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Pacific Beach is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 28h 46m, you could also train, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 34h 47m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Pacific Beach, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grand Av & Ingraham St via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 28h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Pacific Beach is 1083 miles. It takes approximately 18h 11m to drive from Portland to Pacific Beach.
There are 1888+ hotels available in Pacific Beach.