What ways are there to get to Portland, Oregon, from San Francisco, other than taking my car?|186545

I_m planning a family trip to there to visit relatives, are there any fast and not-so-expensive ways to get there other than me having to drive?
Thanks! :)

1. Hitchhike. I don_t know about California law, but in Oregon it is perfectly legal to hitchhike since the early 1970s. Don_t stand on the road. Stand behind a curb or on the sidewalk if possible, or as far away from traffic as practical within the highway right-of-way. Display a sign saying _Portland_ for faster pickup.

2. Amtrak is quoting $121 one way if departing today (Oakland to Portland). I_m not sure if the fares change from day to day or hour to hour like airlines.

3. Cheapest flight is $194 for tomorrow (from Oakland), but $124 for Sunday June 28th. Both are round trip on Alaska + American.

if you want to travel and get there fast check the airlines some have low fares. otherwise there is am track or greyhound but you wont get there fast. and sometimes the fare is not that cheap compare to airlines.
my favorite is alaska airlines not only do they have the best service but they always have low prices.

DON_T swim down the coastline----you_ll end up in San Diego. Swim UP the coastline. Seriously, Southwest Airlines should have a $39 fare on Ding!

Take someone elses car

Planes, trains, and very large buses.

Take the train my friend! Especially if you have no kids!

I would say, take Greyhound. Maybe not the fastest route, but definitely cheap.

swim down the coastline.

airline, bus, or train

train is fun!