How to travel from Portland Oregon to Kauai, United States of America

The distance between Portland Oregon and Kauai is around 2,675 miles (4,306km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Portland Oregon to Kauai by plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KauaiPortland Oregon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Portland (PDX) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Flight time6hrs
  • Typical cost
    $555
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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Tacoma then fly from Seattle (SEA) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Flight time6hrs
  • Typical cost
    $495
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Train to Eugene, plane and bus

Take the train to Eugene then fly from Eugene (EUG) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Flight time7hrs
  • Typical cost
    $635
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portland Oregon and Kauai

There are several options for getting from Portland Oregon to Kauai by plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around $495 and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $555.

The distance between Portland Oregon and Kauai is around 2,675 miles (4,306km).

It takes around 8hrs to get from Portland Oregon and Kauai by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Portland Oregon to Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx $555.

The cheapest way to travel between Portland Oregon and Kauai is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $495 for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portland Oregon to Kauai. We recommend that you fly from Portland (PDX) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd. instead which will take 8hrs.

The closest major airport to Kauai is Lihue Airport (LIH) (LIH) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Kauai. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) (HNL) and Molokai Airport (MKK) (MKK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portland Oregon to Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around $555.

How do I get from Portland Oregon to Kauai

Compare travel optionsbetween Portland Oregon and Kauai

Transport options from Portland Oregon to Kauai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
8hrs
$555
hourly4,306km (2,675 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
10h 45m
$495
5 times a day4,661km (2,896 miles)
Train to Eugene, plane and bus
11h 20m
$635
every 20 mins4,937km (3,068 miles)

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Airports near Kauai

The following major airports near Kauai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

LIH
Lihue Airport (LIH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14 miles (23km) from Kauai
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
International Airport
Distance
116 miles (187km) from Kauai
MKK
Molokai Airport (MKK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
170 miles (274km) from Kauai