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

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

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  1. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    5h 1m
    $114–576

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    19h 44m
    $113–221

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 31m
    $242–557

  4. Drive 693.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Portlandcar car 693.2 mi
    11h 59m
    $127–183

  5. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    5h 38m
    $128–388

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    6h 17m
    $247–546

Santa Cruz to Portland by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 19h 44m.

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