There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Portland by plane, bus, train, 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 Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SBP - PDX
2h 59m$424–790Drive 858.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Portlandcar 858.3 mi
14h 45m$157–227Bus, train
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Chico Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
25h 26m$298–464Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
26h 59m$503–854
Pismo Beach to Portland by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Portland is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Portland is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $420 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Portland. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Portland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 59m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Portland is 747 miles. The road distance is 863.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Portland without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 26m and costs $290 - $470.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Pismo Beach to Portland, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Portland is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $420 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 26h 59m.
Pismo Beach to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Portland is 863 miles. It takes approximately 14h 45m to drive from Pismo Beach to Portland.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $500–850 and the journey takes 24h 35m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–750
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Portland International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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