There are 6 ways to get from Stanford University to Portland by bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus
- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SFO - PDX
4h 36m$116–373Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500
21h$97–195Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
21h 39m$215–479Drive 662.5 mi
- Drive from Stanford University to Portlandcar 662.5 mi
11h 37m$121–175Bus, Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5bus
- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SJC - PDX
4h 45m$106–465Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane OAK - PDX
5h 39m$257–404
Stanford University to Portland by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Portland is to bus which costs $95 - $200 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Portland is to bus and Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $110 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Stanford University to Portland. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
No, there is no direct train from Stanford University to Portland. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Portland via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.
The distance between Stanford University and Portland is 586 miles. The road distance is 666.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Stanford University to Portland, including transfers.
Stanford University to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
Stanford University to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Portland is to bus which takes 21h and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $480 and takes 21h 39m.
What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 21h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $210–470 and the journey takes 19h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Schedules at
- SamTrans Schedules
Bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Schedules at
- SamTrans Schedules
- Phone
- +1 650-723-9362
- [email protected]
- Website
- marguerite.stanford.edu
Bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://marguerite.stanford.edu
- Schedules at
- http://transportation.stanford.edu/marguerite/y
Bus from Stanford Oval to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://marguerite.stanford.edu
- Schedules at
- http://transportation.stanford.edu/marguerite/y
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Stanford University to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Stanford University to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Portland is 666 miles. It takes approximately 11h 37m to drive from Stanford University to Portland.
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