What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Portland is to BART and fly which costs $95 - $170 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Portland?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Portland is to bus and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $220 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Portland. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Portland?

The distance between San Rafael and Portland is 589 miles. The road distance is 634.9 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 17h 9m and costs $85 - $200.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Portland?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from San Rafael to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Portland bus from?

San Rafael to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Vallejo Transit Center station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Portland?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Portland is to bus which takes 17h 9m and costs $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 20h 40m.

Where does the San Rafael to Portland bus arrive?

San Rafael to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Portland is 635 miles. It takes approximately 10h 46m to drive from San Rafael to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 888+ hotels available in Portland.

San Rafael to Portland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and BART

There are 8 ways to get from San Rafael to Portland by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)OAK - PDX
4h 18m
$224–365
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield AmtrakR / ...
2. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramento
3. Take the bus from J & 4th St to I St & 9th St70 / ...
4. Take the bus from Marysville to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
19h 10m
$86–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus StopGreyhound US0500
17h 9m
$88–193
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to PortlandCoast Starlight
20h 40m
$118–253
Drive 631.2 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Portland631.2 mi
10h 46m
$116–167
Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)STS - PDX
4h 47m
$104–515
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)SFO - PDX
5h 5m
$100–474
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitas
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)SJC - PDX
6h 12m
$99–165

San Rafael to Portland by bus

14Weekly Buses

17h 9mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from San Rafael to Portland.

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Distance: 585.1 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 18h 19m.

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