How to travel from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA

There are 3 options to travel between Portland, OR and San Francisco, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA is a bus with an average price of $124 (€100).

This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA:

A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA costing on average $186 (€151).

A bus is $86 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA costing on average $210 (€170).

The fastest way to travel from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 54m.

Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 34m.

Train takes on average 18h 56m.

The distance from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA is approximately 535 miles (862 km).

The average frequency per day from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA is:

• Around 80 flights per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, OR and San Francisco, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA:

• {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Portland International Airport and arrive in San Francisco International Airport.
• {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
• {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR and arrive in San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Amtrak to go to San Francisco, CA by train.
• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.
• Travel with Alaska Airlines, United to go to San Francisco, CA by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 12 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, United.

Omio customers who travel from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA, Las Vegas, NV, New York, NY, San Diego, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Francisco, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in San Francisco, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In San Francisco, CA, you can ride a cable car through steep streets, explore vibrant murals in the Mission District, and visit the Exploratorium, an interactive science museum. Take a scenic walk along the Embarcadero for views of the Bay Bridge and access to the Ferry Building Marketplace. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in nearby Napa Valley. Key sights include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, and Chinatown, each offering unique experiences from panoramic views to vibrant culture and cuisine.

Three to four days in San Francisco, CA, allows you to explore major attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, and neighborhoods like Chinatown and Haight-Ashbury, while also enjoying some of the city's renowned dining and cultural experiences.