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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $206 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $206, while a flight costs an average of $514.
Distance: 826 miles (1330 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$275 Average price | $514 Average price | $206 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 20m Average total duration 29h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 22h 27m Average total duration 21h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.0 - 8.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg 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 bus is $69 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $275 (€231).
A bus is $308 (€258) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $514 (€431).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 27m.
Train takes on average 30h 20m.
Tickets start at around $275 (€231) compared to roughly $193 (€162) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$81 (-€68). The journey takes 29h 50m versus 14h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5719 Connecting Bus · 719 Gold Runner · 3819 Connecting Bus · 14 Coast Starlight12:55 PM26h45Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$2241One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- 5719 Connecting Bus · 719 Gold Runner · 3819 Connecting Bus · 14 Coast Starlight12:55 PM26h45Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$2241One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- AS2932:10 PM2h19Burbank4:29 PMPortland International Airport$4711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 14 Coast Starlight9:51 AM29h49Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$2311One-way0 transfers
- 5817 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 14 Coast Starlight11:05 AM28h35Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$2341One-way2 transfers
- 5717 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 14 Coast Starlight10:55 AM28h45Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$2341One-way2 transfers
- · 9:40 AM23h05Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$2631One-way1 transfer
- · 11:50 PM25h40Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA1:30 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$2631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+ · 1:35 AM31h10Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$3391One-way2 transfers
- AS717 · AS33363:10 PM5h48Long Beach Municipal8:58 PMPortland International Airport$2841One-way1 transfer
- AS717 · AS4153:10 PM6h46Long Beach Municipal9:56 PMPortland International Airport$2841One-way1 transfer
- AS13152:08 PM2h26Los Angeles International Airport4:34 PMPortland International Airport$2841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $69 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $275 (€231).
A bus is $308 (€258) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $514 (€431).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 27m.
Train takes on average 30h 20m.
- Around 86 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Portland Union Station, Portland, OR.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Portland International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Portland, OR by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, skywest airlines, United, American Airlines, CitizenPlane, Sun Country Airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 8 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines, CitizenPlane.
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