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How to get fromSan Francisco Airport (SFO) to Portlandby plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Portland by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    2h 27m
    $104–345

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0500
    18h 52m
    $100–199

  3. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to West Oaklandsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    4h 30m
    $238–523

  4. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to MacArthursubway subway Yellow-N / ...
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 4m
    $231–494

  5. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    4h 33m
    $136–497

  6. Drive 646.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Portlandcar car 646.2 mi
    11h 7m
    $118–171

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Portland by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration18h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 18h 52m.

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