There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 54m$89–320Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
26h 59m$313–654Bus
- Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
29h 4m$230–407Drive 858.2 mi
- Drive from Pismo Beach to Portlandcar 858.2 mi
14h 45m$157–227
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Portland is to fly which costs $85 - $320 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Portland is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $85 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Portland. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield Train Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 4m.
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 863.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Portland without a car is to train which takes 26h 59m and costs $310 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Pismo Beach to Portland, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Portland bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
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 54m and costs $85 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 26h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $230 - $410 and takes 29h 4m.
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 $310–650 and the journey takes 24h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Portland International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pismo Beach to Portland bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
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.
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