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

The distance between Portland Oregon and San Jose is around 583 miles (938km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Portland Oregon to San Jose by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockton and then to San Jose.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to San Jose.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
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Drive

Drive to San Jose.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Distance664 miles (1,069km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portland Oregon and San Jose

There are several options for getting from Portland Oregon to San Jose by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $100 and will take around 19h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $225.

The distance between Portland Oregon and San Jose is around 583 miles (938km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 567 miles (912km)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Portland Oregon and San Jose by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portland Oregon to San Jose is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx $225.

The cheapest way to travel between Portland Oregon and San Jose, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $100 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portland Oregon and San Jose. It typically takes around 19h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Portland Oregon and San Jose with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 19h 50m.

Amtrak run train services between Portland Oregon and San Jose. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 19h 50m, 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 Jose. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portland Oregon to San Jose. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockton and San Joaquin St & Taylor St Ns Sb. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.

Greyhound USA and Amtrak run regular bus services between Portland Oregon and San Jose. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Portland Oregon and San Jose. Flights depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at San Jose (SJC). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Portland Oregon and San Jose with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines and Delta fly between Portland Oregon and San Jose. Flights depart from Portland (PDX) and and arrive into San Jose (SJC). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Portland Oregon to San Jose typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Portland (PDX) and and arrive into San Jose (SJC).

The closest major airport to San Jose is San Jose International Airport (SJC) (SJC) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from San Jose. Oakland International Airport (OAK) (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO) 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 Jose. The distance is around 664 miles (1,069km) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portland Oregon to San Jose is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around $225.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portland Oregon and San Jose

Transport options from Portland Oregon to San Jose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 25m
$225
every 30 mins938km (583 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
$255
every 20 mins951km (591 miles)
Fly to San Francisco (SFO), Train3h 35m
$225
every 30 mins960km (597 miles)
Bus
17h 45m
$100
once daily1,197km (744 miles)
Train
19h 50m
$100
twice daily1,237km (769 miles)
Drive
11h 15m
$66
on demand1,069km (664 miles)

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Airports near San Jose

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

SJC
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
International Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from San Jose
OAK
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
Distance
31 miles (50km) from San Jose
SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
International Airport
Distance
33 miles (54km) from San Jose