There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Seaside by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane PDX - MRY
6h 44m$56–306Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus
21h 15mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
22h 54m$465–715Drive 730.8 mi
- Drive from Portland to Seasidecar 730.8 mi
12h 33m$134–193Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PDX - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 45m$145–466Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PDX - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 55m$210–426Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PDX - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
8h 25m$311–460
Portland International Airport (PDX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Seaside is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Seaside is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $55 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Seaside. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Del Monte / Contra Costa via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Seaside. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.
The distance between Portland and Seaside is 639 miles. The road distance is 735.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Seaside without a car is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Portland to Seaside, including transfers.
Portland to Seaside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Seaside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Seaside is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $55 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 15m, you could also train, which costs $460 - $750 and takes 22h 54m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Seaside, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Del Monte / Contra Costa via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 21h 15m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–400
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–400
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–360
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–380
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Seaside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Seaside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Seaside is 735 miles. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Portland to Seaside.
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