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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Portland by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Portland

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland (PWM)plane plane SAN - PWM
    7h 25m
    $600–800

  2. Fly to Augusta State Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Augusta State Airport (AUG)plane plane SAN - AUG
    2. Take the bus from Augusta Transportation Center to Portland Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 22m
    $140–480

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    2d 23h
    $1,074–2,312

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    3d 5h
    $515–1,054

  5. Drive 3,045.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Portlandcar car 3,045.6 mi
    2d 3h
    $556–803

  6. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SAN - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus bus
    8h 17m
    $193–429

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus bus
    3d
    $925–1,879

San Diego to Portland by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,074Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,617.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland (PWM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Portland, ME via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, South Station, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 3d 5h.

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