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How to get fromPortland to Elkby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Elk by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PDX - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Pear Tree Center - Rossbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - JC Penney to Elkbus bus
    8h 17m
    $369–459

  2. Drive 568.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Elkcar car 568.8 mi
    11h 15m
    $104–150

  3. Train, bus, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Martineztrain train
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Elktaxi taxi
    22h 22m
    $407–703

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - JC Penney to Elkbus bus 75
    22h 37m
    $158–315

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - JC Penney to Elkbus bus
    11h 33m
    $163–448

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - JC Penney to Elkbus bus
    11h 29m
    $276–621

Portland to Elk by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 614.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Elk, Mendocino County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Elk. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport (STS), walk to Sonoma County Airport, take the bus to Pear Tree Center - Ross, then take the bus to Elk. Alternatively, you can take the train to Martinez, walk to Martinez, take the bus to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Elk.

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