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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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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Portland

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland (PWM)plane plane LAX - PWM
    7h 22m
    $118–483

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    2d 20h
    $1,797–2,826

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    3d 1h
    $597–920

  4. Drive  3,033 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Portlandcar car 3,033 mi
    2d 2h
    $519–749

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Portland

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland (PWM)plane plane SAN - PWM
    9h 9m
    $122–495

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Portland

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland (PWM)plane plane SMF - PWM
    8h 43m
    $152–653

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LAX - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus bus
    9h 39m
    $221–458

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SAN - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus bus
    9h 28m
    $166–360

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SFO - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus bus
    9h 58m
    $274–428

  10. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus bus
    3d
    $1,436–2,201

California to Portland by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,797Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,651 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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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