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How to get fromPortland to Pacific Crest Trailby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Pacific Crest Trail by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Redding Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane PDX - RDD
    2. Drive from Redding-Airport-RDD to Pacific Crest Trailcar car
    7h 46m
    $93–416

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 44x to Shingletown Park and Ride Lotbus bus 44X
    3. Drive from Shingletown Park and Ride Lot to Pacific Crest Trailcar car
    13h 54m
    $80–146

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from Chico Amtrak to Pacific Crest Trailcar car
    15h 49m
    $190–381

  4. Drive 490.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Pacific Crest Trailcar car 490.1 mi
    9h 56m
    $90–130

  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-Tahoe International Airport to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Riverside Drive to Chester - Holiday Marketbus bus
    8h 38m
    $219–967

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from Chico Amtrak to Pacific Crest Trailcar car
    8h 27m
    $293–883

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Klamath Fallstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Riverside Drive to Chester - Holiday Marketbus bus
    16h 14m
    $167–299

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Pacific Crest Trail, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Pacific Crest Trail. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD), then drive to Pacific Crest Trail. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pacific Crest Trail via Redding Bus Station, Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 44x, and Shingletown Park and Ride Lot in around 13h 54m.

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