Portland, Oregon → San Francisco, California · 640 miles
| Route | Portland, Oregon → San Francisco, California |
|---|---|
| Distance | 640 miles |
| Lane Type | long haul |
| Lane Direction | 📉 Backhaul (lower demand, lower rates) |
| Peak Season | Q4 holiday, Q1 tech launches |
| Active Carriers | ~360 carriers serving this lane |
Portland to San Francisco is a West Coast long-haul connecting Oregon's manufacturing and agricultural economy with California's tech and consumer hub. The lane is a backhaul given California's higher import volume and northbound demand. Wine, produce, and manufacturing goods move south.
Backhaul rates are softer — negotiate if shipping southbound. Oregon wine and produce create seasonal spikes (Aug-Oct harvest). I-5 Siskiyou Pass (southern Oregon/northern CA) can close in winter — carry alternate routing plans.
The all-in FTL cost for this lane is calculated as:
This estimate excludes accessorial charges (liftgate, inside delivery, residential surcharges, detention, and driver layover). Use our landed cost calculator for a comprehensive total cost of ownership.
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