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ITINERARY
12h 21m638 miles9 stops
1
St. Patrick Catholic Church
2
Sellwood
Neighborhood with a pleasant, small shopping area with dozens of antique shops.
3
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge Portland
The Domaine Serene Wine Lounge at Sentinel features the award-winning wines of Domaine Serene alongside selections of Château de la Crée and Maison Evenstad wines from our Burgundian winery located in the Santenay region of the Côte de Beaune. The Domaine Serene Wine Lounge is located in the Sentinel Hotel.
4
Freakybuttrue Peculiarium
Portland's ground zero for unique art, books, comics, gifts, urban legends, interesting history, interactive exhibits, events, and an unforgettable experience.
5
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
The Tram is a popular destination for tourists, locals and people just looking to try something fun. The lower tram terminal is at the intersection of South Moody Avenue & Gibbs Street --the most transportation-diverse intersection in the country. Besides one of the nation's only aerial commuter trams, you'll see cars, buses, a streetcar, a soaring pedestrian bridge, a cycle track and the densest bike parking in America's #1 biking city. Bike valet is offered free to the public at Portland Aerial Tram Monday through Friday. Exiting the upper terminal you'll see the largest enclosed sky bridge in North America. Take a right to access an outdoor patio with seating and views of the terminal, the cityscape, the Willamette River and, on a clear day, Mount Hood and Mount St Helens. The upper terminal links to the 4T Trail--a self-guided tour by train, trail, tram and trolley. Much of Marquam Hill is a natural area with several trails.
6
The Great Central Valley
The area located in the middle of California, marked by San Joaquin to the south and Sacramento to the north.
7
Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
8
Sacramento Zoo
Children and adults alike delight in this zoo's almost 400 species of wildlife.
9
Rincon Valley Tap Room & Bottle Shop
Stop by to try beer from our 18 craft beer taps - many local - or have a glass of wine or cider. An incredible bottle selection of beers and wines from local and international artisans. Great place to relax and enjoy beer or wine. Plenty of free parking.
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OVERVIEW
Portland to San Francisco
1
Start:St. Patrick Catholic Church
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(98) review
756 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3113
2
Start:Sellwood
Portland, Oregon·
4.5
(98) review
Neighborhood with a pleasant, small shopping area with dozens of antique shops.
3
Start:Domaine Serene Wine Lounge Portland
Portland, Oregon·
5.0
(97) review
The Domaine Serene Wine Lounge at Sentinel features the award-winning wines of Domaine Serene alongside selections of Château de la Crée and Maison Evenstad wines from our Burgundian winery located in the Santenay region of the Côte de Beaune. The Domaine Serene Wine Lounge is located in the Sentinel Hotel.
4
Start:Freakybuttrue Peculiarium
Portland, Oregon·
4.0
(95) review
Portland's ground zero for unique art, books, comics, gifts, urban legends, interesting history, interactive exhibits, events, and an unforgettable experience.
5
Start:South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
Portland, Oregon·
4.0
(993) review
The Tram is a popular destination for tourists, locals and people just looking to try something fun. The lower tram terminal is at the intersection of South Moody Avenue & Gibbs Street --the most transportation-diverse intersection in the country. Besides one of the nation's only aerial commuter trams, you'll see cars, buses, a streetcar, a soaring pedestrian bridge, a cycle track and the densest bike parking in America's #1 biking city. Bike valet is offered free to the public at Portland Aerial Tram Monday through Friday. Exiting the upper terminal you'll see the largest enclosed sky bridge in North America. Take a right to access an outdoor patio with seating and views of the terminal, the cityscape, the Willamette River and, on a clear day, Mount Hood and Mount St Helens. The upper terminal links to the 4T Trail--a self-guided tour by train, trail, tram and trolley. Much of Marquam Hill is a natural area with several trails.
6
Start:The Great Central Valley
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(26) review
The area located in the middle of California, marked by San Joaquin to the south and Sacramento to the north.
7
Start:Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
Sacramento, California·
4.0
(98) review
1200 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814-3247
8
Start:Sacramento Zoo
Sacramento, California·
4.0
(631) review
Children and adults alike delight in this zoo's almost 400 species of wildlife.
9
Start:Rincon Valley Tap Room & Bottle Shop
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California·
4.5
(7) review
Stop by to try beer from our 18 craft beer taps - many local - or have a glass of wine or cider. An incredible bottle selection of beers and wines from local and international artisans. Great place to relax and enjoy beer or wine. Plenty of free parking.
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What's the driving distance between Portland and San Francisco?
The distance is 638 miles
What's the travel time between Portland and San Francisco?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 12h 21m mins in normal traffic
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