Moving from Portland, OR to San Jose, CA
Your Complete Guide
736
Miles
13.4 hrs
Drive Time
I-5 South
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Portland, OR
San Jose, CA
Cost of Living Index
118
195
Median Home Price
$500,000
$1,200,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,500/mo
$2,600/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$115
$140
Grocery Index
103
110
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 736-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Portland, OR and San Jose, CA.
Fresno, CA
The gateway to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon national parks in California's fertile Central Valley. The agricultural capital of America.
Gateway to three national parks, agricultural hub, and Forestiere Underground Gardens
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
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 736 miles via I-5 South, taking about 13.4 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.