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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portland, OR to Riverside, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Riverside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $202. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $202, and a bus costs an average of $292.
Distance: 846 miles (1363 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$235 Average price Cheapest | $292 Average price | $290 Average price |
25h 56m Average total duration 25h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 35m Average total duration 23h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portland, OR to Riverside, CA
Trains from Portland, OR to Riverside, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 25h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $202 (€164) but you can travel from only $147 (€119) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:20, the last at 14:22. The fastest train covers the 846 miles (1363 km) distance in 28h 14m.
Distance 846 miles (1363 km) |
Average train duration 25h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $202 (€164) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 28h 14m |
First train 06:20 |
Last train 14:22 |
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Low season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Amtrak from Portland, OR to Riverside, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Portland, OR and Riverside, CA from $147 (€119). 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 Riverside, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland, OR to Riverside, CA 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 Riverside, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Portland, OR to Riverside, CA
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via NW 6th Avenue.
- Wilf's Restaurant & Bar
- Al-Amir Lebanese Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1.50
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
- The Benson, a Coast Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- 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.
- MAX Light Rail: Green Line, Yellow Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Streetcar: NS Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 7 days a week with multiple entry and exit points.
- Mission Inn Restaurant
- The Salted Pig
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown
- The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
- Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform 1: Metrolink services
- Platform 2: Amtrak services
- Bus: Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) routes available
- Metrolink: 91/Perris Valley Line, Inland Empire-Orange County Line, Riverside Line
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