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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $120. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 bus costs an average of $120, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 826 miles (1330 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$234 Average price | $248 Average price | $224 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 51m Average total duration 29h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 30m Average total duration 21h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 52m 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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Direct Options | 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 Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $234 (€189).
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $248 (€200).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 0m.
Train takes on average 29h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11 Coast Starlight2:22 PM30h49Portland Union Station, Portland, OR9:11 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$2491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11 Coast Starlight2:22 PM30h49Portland Union Station, Portland, OR9:11 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$2491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11 Coast Starlight · 3710 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK2:22 PM26h53Portland Union Station, Portland, OR5:15 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$2531One-way3 transfers
Other options
- 11 Coast Starlight · 3710 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5710 AMTRAK2:22 PM26h53Portland Union Station, Portland, OR5:15 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$2531One-way3 transfers
- 11 Coast Starlight · 3810 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK2:22 PM26h53Portland Union Station, Portland, OR5:15 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$2531One-way3 transfers
- 11 Coast Starlight · 3712 AMTRAK · 712 Gold Runner · 5812 AMTRAK2:22 PM28h53Portland Union Station, Portland, OR7:15 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$2531One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $234 (€189).
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $248 (€200).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 0m.
Train takes on average 29h 21m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, OR and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Portland International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, skywest airlines, American Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines, American Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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