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How to get fromPortland to Santa Claraby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Santa Clara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    3h 40m
    $106–396

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    18h 5m
    $128–194

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 12m
    $427–656

  4. Drive  663.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Santa Claracar car 663.4 mi
    11h 27m
    $122–175

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 38m
    $128–383

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    5h 14m
    $275–541

Portland to Santa Clara by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 18h 5m.

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