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

Tue, Feb 24
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
Amtrak
Alaska Airlines
FlixBus
Spirit Airlines
United
1,000+ more
Amtrak
Alaska Airlines
FlixBus
Spirit Airlines
United
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

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 $122. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 $122, and a flight costs an average of $84.

Distance: 826 miles (1330 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Flight
Bus

$253

Average price

$271

Average price

$226

Average price

Cheapest

29h 22m

Average total duration

28h 52m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 44m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

21h 42m

Average total duration

21h 12m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.4 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

4.0 - 8.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

Most popular train company

Alaska Airlines

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

Travel options
from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
08:00PM23h55
Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
07:55PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$2051One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
08:00PM23h55
Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
07:55PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$2051One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Alaska AirlinesAS121
07:31AM2h17
Portland International Airport
09:48AMBurbank
$4001One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak11 Coast Starlight · 3810 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK
02:22PM26h53
Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
05:15PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$2151One-way
3 transfers
Amtrak11 Coast Starlight · 3710 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK
02:22PM26h53
Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
05:15PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$2151One-way
3 transfers
Amtrak11 Coast Starlight · 3710 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5710 AMTRAK
02:22PM26h53
Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
05:15PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$2151One-way
3 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
02:00AM20h50
Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
10:50PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$2471One-way
1 transfer
Alaska AirlinesAS695
10:30AM2h33
Portland International Airport
01:03PMLos Angeles International Airport
$4051One-way
0 transfers
Sky West AirlinesAA6290
06:25AM2h40
Portland International Airport
09:05AMLos Angeles International Airport
$3991One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA1608 · UA643
07:30AM4h48
Portland International Airport
12:18PMJohn Wayne Airport
$3381One-way
1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Wed
Feb 25
Thu
Feb 26
Fri
Feb 27
Sat
Feb 28
Sun
Mar 01
Mon
Mar 02
Tue
Mar 03

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

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

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 options to travel between Portland, OR and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of $84 (€67).

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

A flight is $38 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $122 (€97).

A flight is $52 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $135 (€108).

The fastest way to travel from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 20h 50m.

Train takes on average 28h 13m.

The distance from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 826 miles (1330 km).
The average frequency per day from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 49 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, Sky West Airlines, American Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, United, Sky West Airlines, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
HomeTravelTravel to USATravel to Los Angeles, CAHow to travel from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone