There are 4 ways to get from Portland to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PDX - SAN
3h 56m$83–303Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
28h 36m$176–328Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
34h 41m$434–861Drive 1,082.7 mi
- Drive from Portland to San Diegocar 1,082.7 mi
18h 17m$198–286
Portland to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to San Diego is to fly which costs $80 - $310 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $80 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 41m.
The distance between Portland and San Diego is 950 miles. The road distance is 1089.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 28h 36m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Portland to San Diego, including transfers.
Portland to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $80 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 28h 36m, you could also train, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 34h 41m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to County Center/Little Italy Station via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 28h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to San Diego is 1089 miles. It takes approximately 18h 17m to drive from Portland to San Diego.
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