There are 4 ways to get from La Mesa 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 6m$86–318Bus
- 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 / ...
27h 57m$218–355Train (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
34h 59m$422–899Drive 1,085.5 mi
- Drive from La Mesa to Portlandcar 1,085.5 mi
18h 19m$199–287
La Mesa to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Portland is to fly which costs $85 - $320 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $85 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Portland. However, there are services departing from University Av & College Av and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Portland. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at Portland via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 59m.
The distance between La Mesa and Portland is 968 miles. The road distance is 1091.9 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 27h 57m and costs $210 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from La Mesa to Portland, including transfers.
La Mesa to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Mesa to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $85 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 27h 57m, you could also train, which costs $420 - $900 and takes 34h 59m.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Av & College Av to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 27h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via San Luis Obispo County Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–170
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $130–190
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More Questions & Answers
La Mesa to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
La Mesa to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Portland is 1092 miles. It takes approximately 18h 19m to drive from La Mesa to Portland.
There are 862+ hotels available in Portland.