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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 3 bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Arizona Eb & 5Th Nsbus bus
    5h 27m
    $79–406

  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 59m
    $112–281

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 29m
    $177–805

  4. Drive 961.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Santa Monica State Beachcar car 961.7 mi
    16h 14m
    $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
    6h 9m
    $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 27m
    $104–559

  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
    8h 2m
    $137–720

Portland to Santa Monica State Beach by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Santa Monica State Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Santa Monica State Beach via Sacramento Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, and 5th / Santa Monica in around 22h 59m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $170–800 and the journey takes 30h 14m.

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