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How to get fromPortland to San Francisco Airport (SFO)by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    3h 22m
    $103–353

  2. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from West Oakland to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    4h 33m
    $237–524

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    18h 15m
    $104–196

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Portland to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the subway from MacArthur to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway Yellow-S / ...
    19h 30m
    $242–490

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    4h 59m
    $133–598

  6. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PDX - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    6h 9m
    $388–488

  7. Drive 645.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to San Francisco Airport (SFO)car car 645.7 mi
    11h 8m
    $118–171

Portland to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via Sacramento Bus Station and Mission St & 1st St in around 18h 15m.

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