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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Portland by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland (PWM)plane plane SJC - PWM
    9h 26m
    $222–852

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SJC - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus bus
    11h 8m
    $214–782

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville 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
    3d 7h
    $1,107–2,377

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter 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
    $573–1,126

  5. Drive 3,174.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Portlandcar car 3,174.9 mi
    2d 4h
    $580–837

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Portland

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland (PWM)plane plane SFO - PWM
    9h 31m
    $446–1,420

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland (PWM)plane plane OAK - PWM
    10h 27m
    $249–912

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SFO - BOS
    3. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus bus
    10h 34m
    $228–600

  9. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond 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 8h
    $949–1,942

San Jose to Portland by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,703.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland (PWM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Portland, ME via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, South Station, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 3d 12h.

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