Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA train with Amtrak

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Compare bus for Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €83, and a flight costs an average of €68.

Distance: 535 miles (861 km)

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19h 0m

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18h 30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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2.6 - 5.2kg

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0.9 - 2.2kg

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Overview: Train from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA

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Trains from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 18h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $102 (€82) but you can travel from only $84 (€68) by flight.
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
Flight from $84 (€68)
Distance
535 miles (861 km)
Average train duration
18h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
$102 (€82)
Trains per day
2
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
18h 7m
First train
11:10
Last train
21:41
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
Flight from $84 (€68)

Train companies: Amtrak from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA trains

Travel to San Francisco, CA from Portland, OR on Amtrak trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

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.

FAQs: Trains from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA

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