The cheapest and fastest trains from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
Cheapest price
$253
Average price
$253
Fastest journey
19 h 42 m
Average duration
19 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
914 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Portland Union Station, 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 José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR will cost around $253 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $253.
Of the 1 trains that leave San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA for Portland Union Station, Portland, OR on Fri, Dec 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct trains cover the 914 km distance in an average of 19 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 h 42 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest trains will take 19 h 42 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, and a train costs an average of €174.
Distance: 567 miles (914 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€174 Average price | €142 Average price | €103 Average price Cheapest |
20h 12m Average total duration 19h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 8m Average total duration 15h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR train times
The table below shows live departures for San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR trains for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:58 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 19h42 | 3:40 PM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
Trains from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR run on average 1 times per day, taking around 19h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $218 (€174) but you can travel from only $77 (€61) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 19:58, the last at 19:58. The fastest train covers the 567 miles (914 km) distance in 19h 42m.
Distance 567 miles (914 km) |
Average train duration 19h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $218 (€174) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 19h 42m |
First train 19:58 |
Last train 19:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and Portland Union Station, Portland, OR from $77 (€61). 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 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Portland Union Station, Portland, 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 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available 7 days a week, with multiple lots surrounding the station.
- The Farmers Union
- Poor House Bistro
- La Victoria Taqueria
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hotel De Anza
- The Westin San Jose
- AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms for Caltrain, Amtrak, and ACE services, and connections to VTA buses and light rail.
- Bus: VTA Bus Lines 22, 64A, 64B, 68, 168, 181
- Light Rail: VTA Green Line
- Caltrain
- Amtrak
- ACE
- 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


