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

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There are 10 ways to get from San Francisco to Portland by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Portland

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland (PWM)plane plane SFO - PWM
    8h 52m
    $440–1,412

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Augusta State Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Augusta State Airport (AUG)plane plane SFO - AUG
    2. Take the bus from Augusta Transportation Center to Portland Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 2m
    $139–457

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    3d 7h
    $1,096–2,351

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 12h
    $558–1,125

  5. Drive 3,146.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Portlandcar car 3,146.4 mi
    2d 3h
    $575–830

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Portland

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland (PWM)plane plane OAK - PWM
    10h 6m
    $246–908

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Portland

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland (PWM)plane plane SJC - PWM
    10h 55m
    $232–864

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SFO - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus bus
    9h 54m
    $222–592

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Portland

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland (PWM)plane plane SMF - PWM
    12h 11m
    $271–965

  10. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus bus
    3d 8h
    $945–1,936

San Francisco to Portland by subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,096Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,731.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland (PWM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco 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 12h.

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