What is the cheapest way to get from California to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from California to Portland is to fly and bus which costs $210 - $550 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Portland?

The fastest way to get from California to Portland is to fly which takes 9h and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between California and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Portland, ME via St Louis Bus Station, New York and Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

How far is it from California to Portland?

The distance between California and Portland is 2637 miles. The road distance is 3050.7 miles.

How do I travel from California to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from California to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 20h and costs $1,800 - $2,900.

How long does it take to get from California to Portland?

It takes approximately 9h to get from California to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Portland bus from?

California to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from California to Portland?

The best way to get from California to Portland is to fly which takes 9h and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $950 and takes 3 days 1h.

Where does the California to Portland bus arrive?

California to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between California and Portland?

Portland is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 8:20 PM in California and 11:20 PM in Portland.

Can I drive from California to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Portland is 3051 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from California to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 361+ hotels available in Portland.

California to Portland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Portland by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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Fly San Diego International Airport to Portland
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland (PWM)plane SAN - PWM
9h
$142–605
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
2d 20h
$1,804–2,836
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus
4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
3d 1h
$582–904
Drive 3,033 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Portlandcar 3,033 mi
2d 2h
$554–800
Fly Long Beach Airport to Portland
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Portland (PWM)plane LGB - PWM
11h 35m
$251–1,001
Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Portland
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Portland (PWM)plane FAT - PWM
10h 30m
$161–701
Fly San Diego International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane SAN - BOS
2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus
9h 30m
$186–450
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LAX - BOS
2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus
9h 42m
$211–538
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane SFO - BOS
2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus
10h 1m
$304–598
Train, bus via New York
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus
3d
$1,433–2,211

California to Portland by train and bus

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2d 20hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,621.3 mi
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between California, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland (PWM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Portland, ME via St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 3d 1h.

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