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How to get fromPortland Union Station to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland Union Station to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    4h 7m
    $112–365

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    16h 55m
    $102–193

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 7m
    $235–483

  4. Drive 635 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Union Station to San Franciscocar car 635 mi
    10h 57m
    $116–168

  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 Powell Streetsubway subway
    4h 15m
    $228–511

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 27m
    $110–568

  7. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PDX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    5h 43m
    $388–473

Portland Union Station to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 576.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Portland Union Station, OR, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 55m.

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