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How to get fromPortland to Los Altosby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Los Altos by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    5h 2m
    $112–417

  2. Drive  664.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Los Altoscar car 664.5 mi
    11h 37m
    $110–159

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    19h 44m
    $129–190

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 30m
    $429–660

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, line 52 bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to El Monte & Hawthornebus bus
    5h 16m
    $149–397

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    6h 4m
    $266–402

Portland to Los Altos by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to El Camino & Jordan via Sacramento Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, and Palo Alto Transit Center in around 19h 44m.

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