How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR

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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 flight, with an average ticket price of $203 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. 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 flight costs an average of $203, while a train costs an average of $251.

Distance: 826 miles (1330 km)

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Driving

$251

Average price

$203

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Cheapest

$228

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$200

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30h 0m

Average total duration

29h 30m

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4h 47m

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2h 47m

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2h 0m

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21h 45m

Average total duration

21h 15m

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14h 48m

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0.4 - 1.2kg

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4.0 - 8.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.3kg

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Alaska Airlines

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Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is a flight with an average price of $203.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR:

A flight is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $228.

A flight is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $251.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 45m.

Train takes on average 30h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, ORĀ among Omio's users.

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from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • Amtrak5719 AMTRAK Ā· 719 Gold Runner Ā· 3819 AMTRAK Ā· 14 Coast Starlight
    12:55 PM26h45
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
    $2851One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak5719 AMTRAK Ā· 719 Gold Runner Ā· 3819 AMTRAK Ā· 14 Coast Starlight
    12:55 PM26h45
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
    $2851One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Alaska AirlinesAS649
    6:19 PM2h16
    Burbank
    8:35 PMPortland International Airport
    $4701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak14 Coast Starlight
    9:51 AM29h49
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
    $2931One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak5817 AMTRAK Ā· 717 Gold Runner Ā· 14 Coast Starlight
    11:05 AM28h35
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
    $2991One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak5717 AMTRAK Ā· 717 Gold Runner Ā· 14 Coast Starlight
    10:55 AM28h45
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
    $2991One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound Ā·
    9:40 AM23h05
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    $4061One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound Ā·
    1:40 AM31h05
    Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA
    8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    $4321One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound Ā·
    1:25 AM31h20
    Los Angeles, Exposition Blvd / South Sepulveda Blvd, CA
    8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    $4321One-way
    2 transfers
  • skywest airlinesAA6424
    9:32 PM2h27
    Los Angeles International Airport
    11:59 PMPortland International Airport
    $2901One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA2363 Ā· UA2265
    6:08 AM4h03
    Ontario International Airport
    10:11 AMPortland International Airport
    $2911One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA488 Ā· UA2624
    7:15 AM4h45
    Burbank
    12:00 PMPortland International Airport
    $2911One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR

Travel to Portland, OR easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR.

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There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is a flight with an average price of $203.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR:

A flight is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $228.

A flight is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $251.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 45m.

Train takes on average 30h 0m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is approximately 826 miles (1330 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is:
  • Around 71 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, skywest airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Portland, OR by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines, American Airlines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR often also extend their vacation to go to Seattle, WA, Eugene, OR, Salem, OR, Tacoma, WA, Pasco, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portland, OR and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Portland, OR to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Three to four days in Portland, OR, is ideal to explore its vibrant food scene, visit nearby natural attractions like the Columbia River Gorge, and experience local cultural highlights such as the Portland Art Museum and Powell's City of Books.
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