The cheapest and fastest trains from Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR 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 Oregon City, OR will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 1 trains that leave Portland, OR for Oregon City, OR on Sat, Jul 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 25 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.
6:08 PM0h25Portland, OR6:33 PMOregon City, OR$31One-way0 transfers
6:08 PM0h25Portland, OR6:33 PMOregon City, OR$31One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$3 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR:
A train is $0.29 (€0.24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR costing on average $4 (€3).
Other travel options to Oregon City, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (24m by train vs 25m by car). Tickets start at around $3 (€3) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR train times
The table below shows live departures for Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
503 Amtrak Cascades | 11:08 AM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 0h25 | 11:33 AM Oregon City Station, Oregon City, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR
Trains from Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR run on average 2 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:39, the last at 18:24. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 9:39 AM |
Last train 6:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Portland, OR and Oregon City, OR from $3 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oregon City, OR, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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