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How to get fromCarlsbad to Portlandby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlsbad to Portland by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SAN - PDX
    5h 22m
    $86–310

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0500
    28h
    $162–325

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 49m
    $408–857

  4. Drive 1,049.1 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Portlandcar car 1,049.1 mi
    17h 41m
    $192–277

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAX - PDX
    5h 40m

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SNA - PDX
    8h 7m
    $97–421

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BUR - PDX
    7h 35m
    $247–500

Carlsbad to Portland by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28hAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 984.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 28h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oceanside to Portland via Los Angeles in around 32h 49m.

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