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Portland Art Museum
Major art museum in downtown Portland with Native American, modern, and Northwest collections. A core cultural stop for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$301
Average price
$302
Fastest journey
1 d 7 h 36 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 36 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1372 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA to Portland, OR will cost around $302 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $301.
It's difficult to get from Santa Ana, CA to Portland, OR without transferring at least once.
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765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast StarlightOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $118. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $118, and a train costs an average of $209.
Distance: 852 miles (1372 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$415 Average price | $245 Average price Cheapest | $310 Average price |
31h 15m Average total duration 30h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 18m Average total duration 22h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Ana, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $310 (€254).
A bus is $170 (€139) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $415 (€340).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 48m.
Train takes on average 30h 45m.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to Portland, OR trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:04 PM Santa Ana, CA | 31h36 | 10:40 PM Portland, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Portland, OR run on average 2 times per day, taking around 30h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $209 (€171) but you can travel from only $118 (€97) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 14:22. The fastest train covers the 852 miles (1372 km) distance in 31h 36m.
Distance 852 miles (1372 km) |
Average train duration 30h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $209 (€171) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 31h 36m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 2:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Portland — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portland trip today.
Major art museum in downtown Portland with Native American, modern, and Northwest collections. A core cultural stop for first-time visitors.
Large science museum on the Willamette River with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly programming.
Historic house museum with period interiors and strong city history interpretation, plus one of Portland's best viewpoints.
Large urban park encompassing major attractions, trails, gardens, and forested scenery. One of Portland's essential outdoor destinations.
Highly regarded garden known for refined landscape design, seasonal beauty, and calm hillside setting above the city.
Vast urban forest with extensive hiking trails and a strong local following. Ideal for nature access close to downtown.
Portland is one of the leading craft beer cities in the United States, known for hop-forward IPAs, lagers, and experimental small-batch brews from many local breweries.
Portland has a major specialty coffee culture focused on carefully sourced beans, precise brewing, and independent roasters that helped define the city’s daily food ritual.
Portland-style doughnuts became nationally famous through creative toppings, oversized shapes, and quirky flavors, making them a recognizable local sweet treat.
A celebrated Portland restaurant known for inventive French-inspired cuisine, rich flavors, and an intimate, lively dining room.
A popular Southern restaurant famous for fried chicken and waffles, hearty brunches, and a bustling neighborhood atmosphere.
A reliable brewpub pouring respected Oregon craft beer alongside burgers, sandwiches, and pub fare in a spacious downtown setting.
Moderate by U.S. city standards. Food and coffee are reasonable, but hotels and fine dining can be pricey in peak season.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, CA to 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, OR, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santa Ana, CA to Portland, OR trains use the Santa Ana Station to Portland Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Ana, CA and Portland, OR train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Santa Ana Station is 1 km from Santa Ana city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Ana Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant, Chapter One: the modern local
Ticket office support is available at Santa Ana Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Ana Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Ana Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Ana Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Ana Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana, Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport.
Portland Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Wilf's Restaurant & Bar, Al-Amir Lebanese Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Portland Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Portland Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Portland Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Portland Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portland Union Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown, The Benson, a Coast Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center.
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