Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA

Showing times and prices for Jun 18

Cheapest price

$60

Average price

$68

Fastest journey

5 h 54 m

Average duration

6 h 12 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

360 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Portland, OR for Bellingham, WA on Wed, Jun 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 360 km distance in an average of 6 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 54 m .

On Wed, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 6 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Amtrak
10:10PM5h54
Portland, OR
04:04AMBellingham, WA
$601One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
02:45PM6h30
Portland, OR
09:15PMBellingham, WA
$761One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Bus

€61

Average price

€53

Average price

Cheapest

6h 43m

Average duration

6h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 36m

Average duration

Fastest

6h 6m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, June 17
Last updated at 10:59 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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amtrak500 Amtrak Cascades · 5622 AMTRAK1:45 PM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
6h30
8:15 PM Fairhaven Station, Bellingham, WA1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA

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Trains from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $39 (€31)
Distance
223 miles (360 km)
Average train duration
6h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
$52 (€42)
Trains per day
3
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
5h 54m
First train
14:45
Last train
22:10
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $39 (€31)

Train companies: Amtrak from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA trains

You can travel by train to Bellingham, WA from Portland, OR with Amtrak for as low as $59 (€48). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA.

Train information from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 54 min
  • Cheapest Price: $59
  • Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA

FAQs: Travel by train from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA.
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popular train stations

Popular train stations from Portland, OR to Bellingham, WA

Portland
Bellingham
The major train station for departures in Portland is Portland Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portland Union Station for your trip from Portland to Bellingham.
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information
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
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Number of platforms
3
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via NW 6th Avenue.
Dining
Dining
  • Wilf's Restaurant & Bar
  • Al-Amir Lebanese Restaurant
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • $1.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
  • The Benson, a Coast Hotel
  • Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • The station has a main entrance leading to platforms 1-3 for Amtrak services
  • waiting areas and ticket counters are located in the main hall.
Public transit options for Portland Union Station
  • MAX Light Rail: Green Line, Yellow Line
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Streetcar: NS Line
The major train station for arrivals in Bellingham is Fairhaven Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Fairhaven Station for your journey to Bellingham from Portland.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
1
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available adjacent to the station.
Dining
Dining
  • Colophon Cafe
  • Skylark's Hidden Cafe
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • $0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Fairhaven Village Inn
  • Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
  • Hotel Bellwether
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • The station has a main hall with a waiting area and ticketing services.
Public transit options for Fairhaven Station
  • Bus: Whatcom Transportation Authority Line 1
  • Intercity buses available
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