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What is the best way to travel from San Diego to Portland, OR?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Portland, OR from San Diego. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
24h 55m
$143
$172
13
Flight
2h 32m
$49
$142
72

What is the cheapest way to reach Portland, OR from San Diego?

You can get to Portland, OR with just $49 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
tomorrow
from $58
Saturday
Sunday
from $63
Monday
Tuesday
from $55
Wednesday
from $49

    Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 6m
    0
    6:15 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    6:21 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $58
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 58m
    0
    10:35 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    7:33 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $90
  • United Airlines
    4h 45m
    0
    10:35 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    3:20 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $161
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 35m
    0
    5:09 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:44 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $176
  • Skyscanner
    11h 46m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    8:46 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $186
  • Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    26h 35m
    0
    5:35 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $143
  • Greyhound US
    24h 55m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $143
  • FlixBus
    26h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $144
  • Greyhound US
    36h 35m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $151
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    45h 40m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $168

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 38m
    0
    6:25 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:03 AM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $63
  • Spirit Airlines
    5h 50m
    0
    5:58 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:48 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $177
  • United Airlines
    4h 5m
    0
    6:15 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    10:20 AM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $188
  • Alaska Airlines
    4h 34m
    0
    6:15 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    10:49 AM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $211
  • Skyscanner
    5h 6m
    0
    5:09 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    10:15 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $211
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    26h 35m
    0
    5:35 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $157
  • Greyhound US
    24h 55m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $158
  • FlixBus
    26h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $159
  • Greyhound US
    36h 35m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $167
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    45h 40m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $168

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 32m
    0
    2:21 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    4:53 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $55
  • Aeroméxico
    2h 43m
    0
    6:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:03 AM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Aeroméxico
    Economy
    from $120
  • United Airlines
    4h 45m
    0
    10:35 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    3:20 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $126
  • Skyscanner
    5h 55m
    0
    12:38 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    6:33 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $129
  • Alaska Airlines
    4h 39m
    0
    5:00 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:39 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $151
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    25h 30m
    0
    6:40 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $178

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    6h 27m
    0
    10:16 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    4:43 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $49
  • Spirit Airlines
    5h 28m
    0
    6:06 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:34 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $105
  • United Airlines
    4h 45m
    0
    10:35 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    3:20 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $174
  • Alaska Airlines
    9h 13m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    6:13 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $193
  • Skyscanner
    5h 34m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    2:34 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $221
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    36h 35m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $194
  • FlixBus
    35h 25m
    0
    8:45 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $194
  • FlixBus
    35h 55m
    0
    8:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $196
  • FlixBus
    44h 10m
    0
    12:00 PM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $198
  • Greyhound US
    24h 55m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $242

What are the fastest trips from San Diego to Portland, OR?

You can get to Portland, OR from San Diego in just 2h 32m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
tomorrow
from 4h 45m
Saturday
Sunday
from 4h 5m
Monday
Tuesday
from 2h 32m
Wednesday
from 4h 45m

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • United Airlines
    4h 45m
    0
    10:35 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    3:20 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $161
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 35m
    0
    5:09 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:44 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $176
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 58m
    0
    10:35 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    7:33 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $90
  • Skyscanner
    11h 46m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    8:46 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $186
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 6m
    0
    6:15 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    6:21 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $58
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Greyhound US
    24h 55m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $143
  • FlixBus
    26h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $144
  • FlixBus
    26h 35m
    0
    5:35 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $143
  • Greyhound US
    36h 35m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $151
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    45h 40m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $168

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    4h 5m
    0
    6:15 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    10:20 AM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $188
  • Alaska Airlines
    4h 34m
    0
    6:15 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    10:49 AM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $211
  • Skyscanner
    5h 6m
    0
    5:09 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    10:15 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $211
  • Spirit Airlines
    5h 50m
    0
    5:58 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:48 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $177
  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 38m
    0
    6:25 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:03 AM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $63
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    24h 55m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $158
  • FlixBus
    26h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $159
  • FlixBus
    26h 35m
    0
    5:35 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $157
  • Greyhound US
    36h 35m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $167
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    45h 40m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $168

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 32m
    0
    2:21 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    4:53 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $55
  • Aeroméxico
    2h 43m
    0
    6:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:03 AM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Aeroméxico
    Economy
    from $120
  • Alaska Airlines
    4h 39m
    0
    5:00 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:39 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $151
  • United Airlines
    4h 45m
    0
    10:35 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    3:20 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $126
  • Skyscanner
    5h 55m
    0
    12:38 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    6:33 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $129
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    25h 30m
    0
    6:40 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $178

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • United Airlines
    4h 45m
    0
    10:35 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    3:20 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $174
  • Spirit Airlines
    5h 28m
    0
    6:06 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:34 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $105
  • Skyscanner
    5h 34m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    2:34 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $221
  • Frontier Airlines
    6h 27m
    0
    10:16 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    4:43 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $49
  • Alaska Airlines
    9h 13m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    6:13 PM
    Portland, OR Airport
    Portland, OR Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $193
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    24h 55m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $242
  • FlixBus
    35h 25m
    0
    8:45 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $194
  • FlixBus
    35h 55m
    0
    8:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $196
  • Greyhound US
    36h 35m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $194
  • FlixBus
    44h 10m
    0
    12:00 PM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    8:10 AM
    Portland, OR
    Portland Union Amtrak Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $198
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from San Diego to Portland, OR

What are the most popular stations in San Diego and Portland, OR?

In San Diego, you will usually depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Ysidro Transit Center or Old Town Transit Center, while in Portland, OR you will be arriving at NW Station Way, Portland Union Amtrak Station or Greyhound Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Portland, OR from San Diego? With 9 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between San Diego and Portland, OR, you can pay as low as $49 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Spirit Airlines: you will get to Portland, OR in just 2h 32m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting San Diego and Portland, OR are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Spirit Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in San Diego and Portland, OR is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from San Diego Airport or to West Haven-Sylvan, OR, and look at flights from Tijuana Airport, and landing at Portland, OR Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from San Diego to Portland, OR?

The most popular companies between San Diego and Portland, OR, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Spirit Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico

Airlines: Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from San Diego to Portland, OR

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from San Diego to Portland, OR. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from San Diego to Portland, OR

How can I reach Portland, OR from San Diego?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Portland, OR from San Diego.

How far is Portland, OR from San Diego?

The distance between San Diego and Portland, OR is 932.4 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between San Diego and Portland, OR?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 41 kgs of CO2, a train 53 kgs, a car 255 kgs, and a flight 369 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from San Diego to Portland, OR?

You can get to Portland, OR with just $49 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Portland, OR?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Portland, OR in just 2h 32m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

More routes to San Diego and to Portland, OR

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to San Diego and to Portland, OR. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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