There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Hillsboro by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SAN - PDX
- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram
3h 55m$87–297Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500
30h 24m$168–323Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
35h 9m$423–886Drive 1,083.9 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Hillsborocar 1,083.9 mi
18h 30m$198–286
San Diego to Hillsboro by tram, bus, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Hillsboro is to fly and tram which costs $85 - $300 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Hillsboro is to fly and tram which takes 3h 55m and costs $85 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Hillsboro. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at SE Baseline St & 2nd via Sacramento Bus Station, W Burnside & NW 5th and Sunset Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Hillsboro station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station via Los Angeles and Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 9m.
The distance between San Diego and Hillsboro is 966 miles. The road distance is 1090.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Hillsboro without a car is to bus which takes 30h 24m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from San Diego to Hillsboro, including transfers.
San Diego to Hillsboro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Hillsboro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Hillsboro is to bus which takes 30h 24m and costs $160 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $900 and takes 35h 9m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Hillsboro, OR, USA?
You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to SE Baseline St & 2nd via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, W Burnside & NW 5th, and Sunset Transit Center in around 30h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station via Los Angeles, Portland, and Rose Quarter TC station in around 35h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Hillsboro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Diego to Hillsboro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Hillsboro is 1090 miles. It takes approximately 18h 30m to drive from San Diego to Hillsboro.
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