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

The distance between Portland Oregon and Sacramento is around 502 miles (807km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Portland Oregon to Sacramento by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Portland (PDX) to Sacramento (SMF).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sacramento.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $85
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Sacramento.

  • Duration16h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $85
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Drive

Drive to Sacramento.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance580 miles (933km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portland Oregon and Sacramento

There are several options for getting from Portland Oregon to Sacramento by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $85 and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $225.

The distance between Portland Oregon and Sacramento is around 502 miles (807km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483 miles (778km)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Portland Oregon and Sacramento by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portland Oregon to Sacramento is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx $225.

The cheapest way to travel between Portland Oregon and Sacramento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $85 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portland Oregon and Sacramento. It typically takes around 16h 5m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Portland Oregon and Sacramento with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 16h 5m.

Amtrak run train services between Portland Oregon and Sacramento. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 16h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portland Oregon and Sacramento. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Portland Oregon and Sacramento with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 13h 40m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Portland Oregon and Sacramento. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Portland Oregon and Sacramento. Flights depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Sacramento (SMF). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Portland Oregon and Sacramento with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines and Delta fly between Portland Oregon and Sacramento. Flights depart from Portland (PDX) and and arrive into Sacramento (SMF). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Portland Oregon to Sacramento typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Portland (PDX) and and arrive into Sacramento (SMF).

The closest major airport to Sacramento is Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (SMF) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Sacramento. Stockton Airport (SCK) (SCK) and Buchanan Field (CCR) (CCR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Portland Oregon and Sacramento. The distance is around 580 miles (933km) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portland Oregon to Sacramento is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around $225.

How do I get from Portland Oregon to Sacramento

Compare travel optionsbetween Portland Oregon and Sacramento

Transport options from Portland Oregon to Sacramento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
$225
every 30 mins807km (502 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
$85
once daily980km (609 miles)
Train
16h 5m
$85
twice daily1,029km (639 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
$58
on demand933km (580 miles)

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Airports near Sacramento

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

SMF
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from Sacramento
SCK
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49 miles (80km) from Sacramento
CCR
Buchanan Field (CCR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51 miles (82km) from Sacramento