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

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

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 55m
    $268–842

  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 Colfaxbus bus Greyhound US0870
    15h 35m
    $97–182

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    18h 22m
    $182–407

  4. Drive  574.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Colfaxcar car 574.9 mi
    10h 19m
    $105–152

  5. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PDX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Colfaxbus bus
    6h 33m
    $278–463

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 14m
    $279–467

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 41m
    $145–444

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 28m
    $139–543

Portland to Colfax by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 553.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Colfax, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Colfax via Sacramento Bus Station in around 15h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Colfax Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 18h 22m.

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