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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePDX - SAN
    4h 21m
    $105–318

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    27h 21m
    $142–344

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    34h 43m
    $187–318

  4. Drive 1,082.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to San Diegocar1,082.7 mi
    18h 9m
    $198–286

  5. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeEUG - SAN
    6h 44m
    $181–776

Portland to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to County Center/Little Italy Station via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 27h 21m.

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