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The cheapest and fastest trains from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR

Showing times and prices for 17 May

Cheapest price

£127

Average price

£314

Fastest journey

1 d 2 h 45 m

Average duration

1 d 4 h 23 m

Trains per day

Distance

1330 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR will cost around £314 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Los Angeles, CA for Portland, OR every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 1330 km distance in an average of 1 d 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 2 h 45 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 d 5 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

17:5129h49

Los Angeles, CA

23:40Portland, OR

£1271One-way

0 changes

20:5526h45

Los Angeles, CA

23:40Portland, OR

£2211One-way

0 changes

19:0528h35

Los Angeles, CA

23:40Portland, OR

£5941One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg.

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Flight	Coach
£172 Average Price	£156 Average Price Cheapest	£188 Average Price
1d 29h 33m average duration 1d 29h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 17m average duration Fastest 6h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	23h 1m average duration 22h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	4.0 - 8.0kg CO2 emissions	1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Live departures

Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR train times

Showing trains for today, Friday 16 May

Last updated at 14:41

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight	16:13 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	30h27	22:40 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR	1 change
5815 AMTRAK · 715 San Joaquins · 14 Coast Starlight	16:25 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	30h15	22:40 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR	2 changes
14 Coast Starlight	16:51 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	29h49	22:40 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR	0 changesdirect
5717 AMTRAK · 717 San Joaquins · 14 Coast Starlight	17:55 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	28h45	22:40 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR	2 changes
5817 AMTRAK · 717 San Joaquins · 14 Coast Starlight	18:05 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	28h35	22:40 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR	2 changes
5719 AMTRAK · 719 San Joaquins · 3819 AMTRAK · 14 Coast Starlight	19:55 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	26h45	22:40 Portland Union Station, Portland, OR	3 changes
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR?

The best time to book your train from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR.

Trains

from £110

Coaches

from £110

Flights

from £117

Journey information

Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR

USA

Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1d 29h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £101 but you can travel from only £61 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £61

Distance

1330 km

Average train duration

1d 29h 3m

Cheapest ticket price

£101

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1d 26h 45m

First train

17:51

Last train

20:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £61

Train companies: Amtrak trains Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR

Travel between Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR from £124 with Omio’s train partners Amtrak! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveller’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR train information:

Average Duration: 26 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £124
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR train

FAQs: Travel by train from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR 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 Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR.

Cheap train tickets from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR can start from as little as £90 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is £126; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is 26 h 45 min to travel the 825 mile long route, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR leaves at 07: 13. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR leaves at 18: 10.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR without having to change trains with Amtrak. There is 1 direct train from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 18: 10.

The cheapest month to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR by train is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR including taking a coach, train or flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR

Los Angeles

Portland

The major train station for departures in Los Angeles is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your trip from Los Angeles to Portland.

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