There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Sacramento by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)PDX - SMF
3h 33m$165–397Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus N2111
12h 5m$65–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to SacramentoCoast Starlight
16h 6m$85–210Drive 579.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Sacramento579.9 mi
9h 53m$106–153Bus via Grants Pass (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants PassGreyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Grants Pass to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0500
13h 5m$96–203
Portland to Sacramento by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Sacramento is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Sacramento is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $160 - $400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 6m.
The distance between Portland and Sacramento is 505 miles. The road distance is 583.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Portland to Sacramento, including transfers.
Portland to Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Sacramento is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $160 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 12h 5m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 16h 6m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 12h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Grants Pass to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Sacramento is 583 miles. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Portland to Sacramento.
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