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

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Travel Information between San Francisco, CA and Portland, OR

distanceDistance534 miles (861 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range- $156
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $96 (€82) • 14 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $156 (€134) • 1 h 44 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak

Travel 534 miles (861 km) by bus, train or flight from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR.

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from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR

How to get from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
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The best way to travel from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
04:00PM16h10
San Francisco, CA
08:10AMPortland, OR
$1601One-way
1 transfer
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FlixBus
04:00PM16h10
San Francisco, CA
08:10AMPortland, OR
$1601One-way
1 transfer
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FlixBus
04:00PM16h10
San Francisco, CA
08:10AMPortland, OR
$1601One-way
1 transfer
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FlixBus
03:30PM16h40
San Francisco, CA
08:10AMPortland, OR
$1601One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
11:15AM20h55
San Francisco, CA
08:10AMPortland, OR
$1721One-way
2 transfers

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Travel to Portland from San Francisco on FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey between San Francisco and Portland, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel between San Francisco and Portland.

        FAQs: Travel from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR

        FAQs: Travel to Portland, OR easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR.
        FAQs

        You can get from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR is a bus with an average price of $96 (€82).

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

        Taking a bus costs $60 (€52) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $156 (€134) for the same trip.

        Taking a bus costs () less than taking a train, which costs on average () for the same trip.

        The fastest way to get to Portland, OR from San Francisco, CA is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 44 min.

        Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:

        Bus takes on average 14 h 35 min.

        Portland, OR is approximately 534 miles (861 km) away from San Francisco, CA.

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

        • 1 bus a day.

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

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

          The following travel companies offer services from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR:

          • Greyhound or FlixBus can get you to Portland, OR by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR for $89 (€77) on Omio.
          • Alaska Airlines or United can get you to Portland, OR by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with United from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR for $111 (€95) on Omio.
          • Travel with Amtrak for trains to Portland, OR. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR tickets on Omio for $208 (€180).

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

          • You can travel directly by bus with.
          • You can book a direct flight with Alaska Airlines or United.
          • You can take a direct train with.

          Direct services to Portland, OR tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

          Many of our customers who book a trip from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Seattle, WA, Eugene, OR, Salem, OR, Pasco, WA or Tacoma, WA. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your San Francisco, CA and Portland, OR itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Portland, OR and any of these top destinations today!

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