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How to get fromPortland to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    5h 8m
    $82–419

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    22h 40m
    $111–289

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 4m
    $260–825

  4. Drive 960.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Santa Monicacar car 960.8 mi
    16h 12m
    $176–254

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5h 45m
    $107–607

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PDX - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    7h 3m
    $109–559

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 38m
    $137–720

Portland to Santa Monica by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to 5th / Santa Monica via Sacramento Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 22h 40m.

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