Rome2Rio

How to get fromPortland to Palo Altoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

Find Transport to Palo Alto

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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 to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    4h 17m
    $110–612

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    4h 16m
    $60–290

  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 43m
    $105–195

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 33m
    $245–489

  5. Drive 659.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Palo Altocar car 659.6 mi
    11h 31m
    $121–174

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    5h 50m
    $109–586

Portland to Palo Alto by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration18h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portland to Palo Alto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 596.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, Redwood City Station, and Redwood City Caltrain-Lane A in around 18h 43m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers