There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX) 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
2h 25m$80–270Bus (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 12m$212–371Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
34h 42m$413–886Drive 1,090.6 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX)car 1,090.6 mi
18h 29m$199–288
San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX) by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX) is to fly which costs $80 - $270 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX) is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $80 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX). However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Portland International Airport via Sacramento Bus Station and Portland Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX) station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Portland Int'l Airport station via Los Angeles and Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 42m.
The distance between San Diego and Portland Airport (PDX) is 939 miles. The road distance is 1097 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX) without a car is to bus which takes 30h 12m and costs $210 - $380.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX), including transfers and time at the airport.
San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX) is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $80 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $380 and takes 30h 12m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $900 and takes 34h 42m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Portland Airport (PDX), 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 vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Portland International Airport via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Portland Union Station in around 30h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
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
- $75–370
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- 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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–800
- Website
- Amtrak
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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
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from San Diego International Airport Airport to Portland International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 25m.
San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX) is 1097 miles. It takes approximately 18h 29m to drive from San Diego to Portland Airport (PDX).
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines offer flights from San Diego International Airport Airport to Portland International Airport Airport.
There are 857+ hotels available in Portland Airport (PDX).