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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $153. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $153, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 826 miles (1330 km)
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$247 Average price Cheapest | $263 Average price | $269 Average price | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 54m Average total duration 29h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 40m Average total duration 21h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 4.0 - 8.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $263 (€212).
A train is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $269 (€216).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 10m.
Train takes on average 29h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR
How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AA64247:57 PM2h30Los Angeles International Airport10:27 PMPortland International Airport$2501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
AA64247:57 PM2h30Los Angeles International Airport10:27 PMPortland International Airport$2501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AS23047:00 AM2h24Ontario International Airport9:24 AMPortland International Airport$4001One-way0 transfers
Other options
5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 3819 AMTRAK · 14 Coast Starlight12:55 PM26h45Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$2771One-way3 transfers
5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 14 Coast Starlight11:05 AM28h35Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$2901One-way2 transfers
5717 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 14 Coast Starlight10:55 AM28h45Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$2901One-way2 transfers
· 11:50 PM22h40Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA10:30 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$2511One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus11:05 AM21h50Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA8:55 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$3601One-way1 transfer
AA618912:27 PM2h30Los Angeles International Airport2:57 PMPortland International Airport$2501One-way0 transfers
AS2079:14 PM2h30Los Angeles International Airport11:44 PMPortland International Airport$2531One-way0 transfers
AS135511:00 AM2h31Los Angeles International Airport1:31 PMPortland International Airport$2531One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $263 (€212).
A train is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $269 (€216).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 10m.
Train takes on average 29h 24m.
- Around 58 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Portland International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Portland Union Station, Portland, OR.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Portland, OR by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines.
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