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How to get fromSanta Clara to Portlandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Clara to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    3h 40m
    $100–556

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station 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
    19h 1m
    $107–213

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 48m
    $244–556

  4. Drive 663.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Portlandcar car 663.7 mi
    11h 27m
    $122–175

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    4h 21m
    $237–530

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    4h 28m
    $118–373

Santa Clara to Portland by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 19h 1m.

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