Moving from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA
Your Complete Guide
635
Miles
10 hrs
Drive Time
I-5 South
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Portland, OR
San Francisco, CA
Cost of Living Index
118
200
Median Home Price
$500,000
$1,400,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,500/mo
$3,100/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$115
$125
Grocery Index
103
112
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 635-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Portland, OR and San Francisco, CA.
Sacramento, CA
California's capital city known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital. A rapidly growing city with a revitalized downtown and proximity to wine country.
Farm-to-fork dining, Old Sacramento, and state government
Eugene, OR
A green and progressive city home to the University of Oregon. Known as Track Town USA and a hub for outdoor enthusiasts.
Track & field heritage, University of Oregon, and outdoor recreation
State Transition Guide: Oregon → California
Moving from Oregon to California? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 10 days of establishing residency in California
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 20 days in California
Vehicle inspection: Smog check required
Things to Know About California
- Smog certification required for vehicle registration
- Proposition 13 limits property tax increases
- Lane splitting on motorcycles is legal
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 635 miles via I-5 South, taking about 10 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.