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How to get fromSanta Monica to Portlandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus or train

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAX - PDX
    5h 9m
    $94–496

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0500
    24h 38m
    $112–322

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    31h 46m
    $144–274

  4. Drive 960.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Portlandcar car 960.8 mi
    16h 14m
    $176–254

  5. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LGB - PDX
    7h 2m
    $119–659

  6. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BUR - PDX
    6h 42m
    $112–564

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ONT - PDX
    7h 59m
    $167–870

Santa Monica to Portland by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration24h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 24h 38m.

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