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

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

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  1. Fly to Portland

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland (PWM)plane plane LAX - PWM
    7h 46m
    $601–1,503

  2. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LAX - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus bus
    10h 19m
    $193–633

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    2d 22h
    $1,044–2,249

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    3d 4h
    $493–967

  5. Drive 3,048.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Portlandcar car 3,048.7 mi
    2d 2h
    $557–804

  6. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus bus
    3d
    $892–1,832

Santa Monica to Portland by tram, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,044Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,648.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland (PWM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Portland, ME via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 3d 4h.

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