How to travel from Portland Oregon to San Diego, United States of America

The distance between Portland Oregon and San Diego is around 948 miles (1,525km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Portland Oregon to San Diego 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 San Diego (SAN).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $285
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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Bus

Take the bus to Los Angeles and then to San Diego.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Los Angeles and then to San Diego.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $175
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Drive

Drive to San Diego.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Distance1,083 miles (1,742km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portland Oregon and San Diego

There are several options for getting from Portland Oregon to San Diego by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $170 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $285.

The distance between Portland Oregon and San Diego is around 948 miles (1,525km).

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Portland Oregon and San Diego by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portland Oregon to San Diego is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx $285.

The cheapest way to travel between Portland Oregon and San Diego, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $170 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portland Oregon and San Diego. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portland Oregon to San Diego. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Los Angeles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Amtrak run train services between Portland Oregon and San Diego. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 9h, 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 San Diego. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portland Oregon to San Diego. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Portland Oregon and San Diego. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Portland Oregon and San Diego. Flights depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at San Diego (SAN). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Portland Oregon and San Diego with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly between Portland Oregon and San Diego. Flights depart from Portland (PDX) and and arrive into San Diego (SAN). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.

The flight from Portland Oregon to San Diego typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Portland (PDX) and and arrive into San Diego (SAN).

The closest major airport to San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN) (SAN) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from San Diego. John Wayne Airport (SNA) (SNA) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) (PSP) 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 San Diego. The distance is around 1,083 miles (1,742km) by road and it will take around 18h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portland Oregon to San Diego is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around $285.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portland Oregon and San Diego

Transport options from Portland Oregon to San Diego
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
$285
every 20 mins1,525km (948 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
$170
once daily1,847km (1,148 miles)
Train
1 day 9h
$175
twice daily2,122km (1,318 miles)
Drive
18h 10m
$105
on demand1,742km (1,083 miles)

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Airports near San Diego

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

SAN
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
International Airport
Distance
2 miles (4km) from San Diego
SNA
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
International Airport
Distance
78 miles (125km) from San Diego
PSP
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
International Airport
Distance
85 miles (137km) from San Diego