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How to get fromPortland to Californiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Portland to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Portland to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PWM - SAN
    8h 16m
    $632–795

  2. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BOS - SAN
    9h 33m
    $195–434

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 21h
    $895–1,829

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 23h
    $521–1,083

  5. Drive 3,034.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Los Angelescar car 3,034.8 mi
    2d 2h
    $554–800

  6. Fly Portland to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PWM - LAX
    7h 18m
    $632–1,503

  7. Fly Portland to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PWM - SMF
    8h 25m
    $296–1,099

  8. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    9h 59m
    $200–592

  9. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BOS - SFO
    10h 12m
    $234–593

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 22h
    $1,070–2,278

Portland to California by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$895Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,623.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Los Angeles Union Station via Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 23h.

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