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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to San Jose by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PWM - SJC
    8h 14m
    $277–1,029

  2. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BOS - SJC
    11h 24m
    $246–882

  3. 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
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3d 8h
    $541–1,113

  4. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3d 8h
    $1,100–2,356

  5. Drive 3,176 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to San Josecar car 3,176 mi
    2d 4h
    $580–838

  6. Fly Portland to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PWM - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    9h 6m
    $295–1,085

  7. Fly Portland to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PWM - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 22m
    $445–1,336

  8. Bus, train, BART via New York

    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 Richmondtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3d 8h
    $953–1,941

Portland to San Jose by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration3d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$541Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,703.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to San Jose Diridon Station via Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 3d 8h.

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