There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Portland 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
3h 8m$87–302Bus (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
28h 42m$182–341Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
33h 45m$421–883Drive 1,082.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Portlandcar 1,082.8 mi
18h 16m$198–286
San Diego to Portland by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Portland is to fly which costs $85 - $310 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Portland is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $85 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Portland. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Portland. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Portland via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 45m.
The distance between San Diego and Portland is 951 miles. The road distance is 1089.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 28h 42m and costs $180 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from San Diego to Portland, including transfers.
San Diego to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Portland is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $85 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $350 and takes 28h 42m, you could also train, which costs $420 - $900 and takes 33h 45m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Portland, 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 Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 28h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
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
- $85–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via San Luis Obispo County Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Diego to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Portland is 1089 miles. It takes approximately 18h 16m to drive from San Diego to Portland.
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