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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Portland by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SBP - PDX
    4h 4m
    $58–284

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    21h 35m
    $137–260

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 35m
    $310–650

  4. Drive 845.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Portlandcar car 845.7 mi
    14h 33m
    $155–223

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SBA - PDX
    6h 39m
    $94–325

San Luis Obispo to Portland by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 739.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 21h 35m.

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