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Compare train and bus for Portland, OR to Glendale, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Glendale, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $210 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 23h 45m. 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 $210, while a train costs an average of $468.
Distance: 820 miles (1320 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$468 Average price | $210 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
31h 35m Average total duration 31h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 45m Average total duration Fastest 23h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Glendale, CA:
A bus is $258 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Glendale, CA costing on average $468.
Other travel options to Glendale, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 31h 35m.
Tickets start at around $210 compared to roughly $197 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.53. The journey takes 23h 15m versus 14h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Portland, OR to Glendale, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portland, OR to Glendale, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:22 PM31h05Portland, OR9:27 PMGlendale, CA$4681One-way1 transfer
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- 2:22 PM31h05Portland, OR9:27 PMGlendale, CA$4681One-way1 transfer
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- 2:22 PM31h05Portland, OR9:27 PMGlendale, CA$4681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Glendale, CA:
A bus is $258 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Glendale, CA costing on average $468.
Other travel options to Glendale, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 31h 35m.
- Around 129 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, OR and Glendale, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Portland International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR and arrive in Glendale, Train Station, CA.
- Trains mostly depart from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR and arrive in Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glendale, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Glendale, CA by train.
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