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

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Pontiac by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 51m
    $234–925

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane PDX - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus
    10h 5m
    $224–820

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2d 5h
    $744–1,562

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $447–845

  5. Drive 2,369 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Pontiaccar car 2,369 mi
    37h 43m
    $433–625

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Mbs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane PDX - MBS
    2. Take the bus from Saginaw Bus Center to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus
    11h 23m
    $230–828

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane PDX - LAN
    2. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 49m
    $270–1,140

  8. Fly Portland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PDX - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 6m
    $333–1,357

  9. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 3m
    $225–810

Portland to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$744Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,003.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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