There are 4 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PDX - SAN
2h 25m$80–270Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
29h 56m$166–336Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
36h 24m$408–888Drive 1,090.5 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diegocar 1,090.5 mi
18h 30m$199–288
Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diego is to fly which costs $80 - $270 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $80 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at San Diego via Portland and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 24m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and San Diego is 939 miles. The road distance is 1096.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 29h 56m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $80 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 29h 56m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $900 and takes 36h 24m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to County Center/Little Italy Station via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 29h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Portland International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 25m.
Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diego is 1097 miles. It takes approximately 18h 30m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to San Diego.
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Portland International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport.
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