There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SAN - PDX
5h 28m$186–278Drive 1,074.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Jolla to Portlandcar 1,074.5 mi
18h 9m$178–257Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500
29h 12m$198–305Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
35h 8m$718–1,215
La Jolla to Portland by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Portland is to fly which costs $180 - $280 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $180 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Portland. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Portland. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Portland via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 8m.
The distance between La Jolla and Portland is 965 miles. The road distance is 1080.7 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 29h 12m and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from La Jolla to Portland, including transfers.
La Jolla to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $180 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $310 and takes 29h 12m, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,300 and takes 35h 8m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 29h 12m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
La Jolla to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
La Jolla to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Portland is 1081 miles. It takes approximately 18h 9m to drive from La Jolla to Portland.
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