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

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Travel Information between Portland, OR and Los Angeles, CA

distanceDistance825 miles (1330 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$51 - $177
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $51 (€44) • 2 h 11 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $51 (€44) • 2 h 11 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 825 miles (1330 km) between Portland, OR and Los Angeles, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA.

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from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA

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

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flight

The best way to travel from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Spirit Airlines
07:15PM2h29
Portland International Airport, OR (PDX)
09:44PMLos Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
$1521One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
07:25PM24h55
Portland, OR
08:20PMLos Angeles, CA
$1461One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
Alaska Airlines
09:20PM2h24
Portland International Airport, OR (PDX)
11:44PMLos Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
$2491One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
07:25PM24h10
Portland, OR
07:35PMLos Angeles, CA
$1471One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
07:25PM24h30
Portland, OR
07:55PMLos Angeles, CA
$1711One-way
1 transfer
Spirit Airlines
05:45AM4h30
Portland International Airport, OR (PDX)
10:15AMBurbank, CA (BUR)
$2191One-way
1 transfer
Spirit Airlines
05:45AM7h53
Portland International Airport, OR (PDX)
01:38PMLos Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
$2131One-way
1 transfer
Alaska Airlines
08:25AM2h29
Portland International Airport, OR (PDX)
10:54AMLos Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
$2491One-way
0 transfers

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Portland to Los Angeles

Find the best route to Los Angeles from Portland with Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Portland to Los Angeles, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel between Portland and Los Angeles.

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

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

        There are 3 travel options from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel to Los Angeles, CA from Portland, OR is a flight with an average price of $51 (€44).

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

        A flight is $49 (€42) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $100 (€86).

        Taking a flight costs $126 (€109) less than taking a train, which costs on average $177 (€153) for the same trip.

        The fastest way to get to Los Angeles, CA from Portland, OR is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 11 min.

        Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

        Bus takes on average 22 h 10 min.

        Getting to Los Angeles, CA by train takes 26 h 13 min on average.

        Los Angeles, CA is approximately 825 miles (1330 km) away from Portland, OR.

        The average frequency per day from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA is:

        • 1 bus a day.
        • Around 1 train per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA:

          The following travel companies offer services from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA:

          • Greyhound or FlixBus can get you to Los Angeles, CA by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA for $99 (€85) on Omio.
          • Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines or Sky West Airlines can get you to Los Angeles, CA by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Spirit Airlines from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA for $79 (€68) on Omio.
          • Amtrak can get you to Los Angeles, CA by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA for $156 (€135) on Omio.

          Yes, there are direct routes from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:

          • You can find 1 direct train per day to Los Angeles, CA with Amtrak.

          Direct services to Los Angeles, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

          Many of our customers traveling from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA don't make Los Angeles, CA their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Los Angeles, CA are San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana or Santa Barbara, CA, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Los Angeles, CA to any of these top destinations today!

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