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How to get fromSan Diego Airport (SAN) to Portlandby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SAN - PDX
    3h 8m
    $87–271

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0500
    28h 58m
    $160–320

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    34h 54m
    $395–885

  4. Drive 1,083.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Portlandcar car 1,083.3 mi
    18h 17m
    $198–286

San Diego Airport (SAN) to Portland by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 945.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 1 Transportation Island to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 28h 58m.

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