There are 6 ways to get from Portland to San Jose by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
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Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)PDX - SJC
3h 35m$86–146Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)PDX - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
4h 48m$72–353Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Jose
16h 59mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to San JoseCoast Starlight
19h 52m$120–260Drive 663.3 mi
- Drive from Portland to San Jose663.3 mi
11h 20m$121–175Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)PDX - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
4h 21m$210–325
Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to San Jose is to fly which costs $85 - $150 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to San Jose is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $85 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at San Jose via Sacramento Bus Station and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at San Jose. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 52m.
The distance between Portland and San Jose is 586 miles. The road distance is 667.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 16h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Portland to San Jose, including transfers.
Portland to San Jose bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to San Jose is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 59m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 19h 52m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to San Jose via Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, and Stockton in around 16h 59m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- 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 Sacramento Bus Station to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to San Jose bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to San Jose is 667 miles. It takes approximately 11h 20m to drive from Portland to San Jose.
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