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How to get fromPortland to San Francisco Bayby plane, subway, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to San Francisco Bay by plane, subway, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    6h 39m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    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 ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    17h 11m

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Portland to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    20h 1m

  4. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PDX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    6h 27m

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Walk from Oakland-Airport-OAK to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    3h 23m

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Walk from San-Francisco-Airport-SFO to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    3h 38m

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    8h 15m

  8. Bus, ferry, travel via Corvallis

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Corvallisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Corvallis to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    20h 5m

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 643.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and San Francisco Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to San Francisco Bay. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the line 60 bus to Milpitas BART, walk to Milpitas, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to San Francisco Bay via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 17h 11m.

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