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How to get fromSalinas to Portlandby bus, train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Portland by bus, train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSFO - PDX
    5h 59m
    $97–504

  2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeMRY - PDX
    7h 45m
    $93–489

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
    17h 55m
    $95–257

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to PortlandtrainCoast Starlight
    21h 27m
    $120–230

  5. Drive 720.6 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Portlandcar720.6 mi
    12h 18m
    $132–190

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSJC - PDX
    6h 2m
    $128–344

  7. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeOAK - PDX
    6h 37m
    $128–472

  8. Bus, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSMF - PDX
    9h 24m
    $170–493

  9. Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus
    3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeFAT - PDX
    8h 45m
    $119–633

Salinas to Portland by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $120–230 and the journey takes 21h 27m.

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