There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Multnomah Falls by plane, 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
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SAN - PDX
4h 32m$125–272Bus (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
31h 23m$182–284Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
35h 56m$723–1,211Drive 1,111.4 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Multnomah Fallscar 1,111.4 mi
18h 46m$203–293
San Diego to Multnomah Falls by tram, bus, and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Multnomah Falls is to fly which costs $120 - $280 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Multnomah Falls is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $120 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Multnomah Falls. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Multnomah Falls via Sacramento Bus Station, W Burnside & SW 5th and Gateway Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Multnomah Falls station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC station via Los Angeles and Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 56m.
The distance between San Diego and Multnomah Falls is 969 miles. The road distance is 1117.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Multnomah Falls without a car is to bus which takes 31h 23m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from San Diego to Multnomah Falls, including transfers.
San Diego to Multnomah Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Multnomah Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Multnomah Falls is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 31h 23m, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,300 and takes 35h 56m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Multnomah Falls, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Multnomah Falls via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, W Burnside & SW 5th, and Gateway Transit Center in around 31h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
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
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Multnomah Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Diego to Multnomah Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Multnomah Falls is 1118 miles. It takes approximately 18h 46m to drive from San Diego to Multnomah Falls.
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