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

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

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  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
    3h 35m
    $96–556

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 39m
    $62–283

  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 San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    18h 10m
    $106–195

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 52m
    $240–500

  5. Drive 663.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to San Josecar car 663.3 mi
    11h 25m
    $121–175

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 16m
    $95–495

Portland to San Jose by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. 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 San Jose Diridon Station via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland in around 18h 10m.

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