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How to get fromPortland to Los Altosby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, subway, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Los Altos by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, subway, or tram

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

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    5h 3m
    $107–467

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus 397
    20h 49m
    $105–204

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 30m
    $240–502

  4. Drive 664.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Los Altoscar car 664.5 mi
    11h 36m
    $122–176

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, line 52 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to El Monte & Hawthornebus bus
    5h 18m
    $119–377

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Stationtram tram
    6h 5m
    $236–522

Portland to Los Altos by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration20h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to San Antonio & Almond via Sacramento Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Palo Alto Transit Center, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 20h 49m.

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