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Portland is a friendly, compact city three hours south of Seattle. It’s a great base for exploring the Cascade Mountains and the Oregon Coast.
Where is Portland
Portland 14hrs north of San Francisco, 3hrs south of Seattle on I-5.
Coach & Rail
Greyhound Portland (550 NW Sixth Ave) from San Fran ($72, 16hrs), from Seattle ($25, 4hrs). Amtrak Portland (800 NW 6th Ave) from San Fran ($67, 18hrs), from Seattle ($28, 4hrs).
Free Things to See & Do
Portland Shop and pay no sales tax; International Rose Test Garden (free); Portland Attractions Pass ($25 for 10 museums, gardens and trails, valid 7 days); walk Portland’s streets, voted one of America’s Best Walking Towns; Portland buses, MAX light rail trains & streetcars are free in Portland's "Fareless Square" district.




