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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF84, while a flight costs an average of CHF546.
Distance: 483 miles (778 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF154 Average price | CHF84 Average price Cheapest | CHF546 Average price | CHF97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 22m Average total duration 15h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR:
A bus is CHF70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR costing on average CHF154.
A bus is CHF463 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR costing on average CHF546.
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 29m.
Train takes on average 16h 22m.
Tickets start at around CHF154 compared to roughly CHF97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-57.43. The journey takes 15h 52m versus 8h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR
How to get from Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:15 PM13h30Sacramento, Bus Terminal8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), ORCHF681One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:15 PM13h30Sacramento, Bus Terminal8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), ORCHF681One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AS7206:16 PM1h34Sacramento International Airport7:50 PMPortland International AirportCHF3091One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 14 Coast Starlight11:49 PM15h51Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, ORCHF931One-way0 transfers
- 11:25 AM14h05Sacramento, Bus Terminal1:30 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), ORCHF681One-way0 transfers
- AS6752:55 PM1h34Sacramento International Airport4:29 PMPortland International AirportCHF3091One-way0 transfers
- AS3388:03 AM1h38Sacramento International Airport9:41 AMPortland International AirportCHF3091One-way0 transfers
- AS300311:51 AM1h44Sacramento International Airport1:35 PMPortland International AirportCHF3091One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR:
A bus is CHF70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR costing on average CHF154.
A bus is CHF463 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Portland, OR costing on average CHF546.
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 29m.
Train takes on average 16h 22m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sacramento, CA and Portland, OR as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Sacramento International Airport and arrive in Portland International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA and arrive in Portland Union Station, Portland, OR.
- Buses mostly depart from Sacramento, Bus Terminal and arrive in Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Portland, OR by bus.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 3 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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