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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to San Mateo by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, tram, or bus

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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 55m
    $114–369

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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 48m
    $104–197

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 40m
    $241–489

  4. Drive 651.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to San Mateocar car 651.1 mi
    11h 14m
    $119–172

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4h 42m
    $107–565

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram tram
    4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Mateo Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 59m
    $235–520

  7. 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 53m
    $399–504

Portland to San Mateo by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and San Mateo, CA, 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 S Delaware St & Cypress Ave via Sacramento Bus Station and Mission St & 1st St in around 18h 48m.

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