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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2h 4m
    $101–535

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    19h 40m
    $105–214

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 35m
    $243–553

  4. Drive 671 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to San Josecar car 671 mi
    11h 38m
    $123–177

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2h 51m
    $229–505

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 13m
    $124–362

Portland Airport (PDX) to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 570.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to San Jose Diridon Station via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and Oakland in around 19h 40m.

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