Cheapest price
$840
Average price
$847
Fastest journey
17 h 59 m
Average duration
19 h 45 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
862 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR will cost around $847 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $840.
Of the 4 trains that leave San Francisco, CA for Portland, OR on Sat, Jul 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 862 km distance in an average of 19 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 h 59 m .
On Sat, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 22 h 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.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €88. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €88, and a flight costs an average of €173.
Distance: 535 miles (861 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€219 Average price | €160 Average price Cheapest |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:41 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 17h59 | 10:40 PM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:41 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 18h32 | 11:13 PM Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:41 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 22h00 | 2:41 AM Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:41 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 20h30 | 1:11 AM Portland, OR | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 535 miles (861 km) |
Average train duration 18h 20m |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
First train 11:10 |
Last train 21:41 |
Travel between San Francisco, CA and Portland, OR from $223 (€180) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
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.
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