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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Mateo to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, or subway

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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
    3h 45m
    $115–368

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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
    20h 10m
    $102–200

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 24m
    $236–489

  4. Drive 651.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Mateo to Portlandcar car 651.5 mi
    11h 14m
    $119–172

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

    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    4h 36m
    $108–564

  6. Caltrain, tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram tram
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseumsubway subway
    4. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    4h 48m
    $236–520

San Mateo to Portland by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration20h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 568.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, 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 S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 20h 10m.

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