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You can pick from 7 daily train trips between Kelso and Portland. The average train journey from Kelso to Portland takes one hour and 8 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as one hour and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 45 mi (72 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 5m |
| Lowest price | £10.46 |
| Trains per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Cascades |
| Train lines | 3 |
Overall score for trains from Kelso to Portland
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The route is very scenic. Well thought-out. Cons: One of the train personnel yelled at me? Which was a little unsightly. There could be a protocol for not doing that. The train was running a little bit late, which made me worried. It would be nice to have in -real-time updates for what’s going on. Tips: Stay cool!
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Kelso to Portland was £11.55. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Portland if you book your train tickets at least 29 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra £5.46.
Over the next 30 days, the average cost of a one-way train trip from Kelso to Portland will vary between £10 and £14. Planning a train trip to Portland within the upcoming week? The cheapest train ticket you can find from Kelso over the next 7 days is £11. Make sure to book your trip as soon as possible as train fares tend to go up as you get closer to your travel date.
If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 29 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Portland from Kelso will be about £5.46 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.
There are 3 train lines with service from Kelso to Portland. Amtrak Cascades is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 4 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 2 | 1h 5m | £11.21 |
| Amtrak Cascades | 4 | 1h 5m | £12.35 |
| Amtrak Coast Starlight | 1 | 1h 24m | £17.81 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 2 Amtrak trains from Kelso to Portland every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £10.
The Cascades is a passenger train service operated by Amtrak that runs between Vancouver, BC and Eugene, OR. Not only is the Cascades one of Amtrak's most scenic train routes, the trains also offer free WiFi, power outlets, reclining seats, and refreshments available for purchase. There are an average of 4 trips on the Amtrak Cascades from Kelso to Portland, and the average train ticket costs .
The Coast Starlight is an Amtrak train that travels the entire length of the West Coast, connecting Los Angeles to Seattle. The route starts hugging the California coastline, treating passengers to swoon-worthy views of the Pacific, before continuing into the verdant forests of the Cascade Mountains. The Coast Starlight indisputably earns its spot among the most scenic Amtrak train routes. Seating options include Coach or Business Class and roomettes or bedrooms for extra space. A trip from Kelso to Portland takes 1 hours and 24 minutes on average, and Coach tickets start at £10.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Kelso to Portland. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Kelso at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 7 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Kelso to Portland.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Portland to Kelso.
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Portland is the largest city in Oregon and accordingly one the state's best vacation destinations. Also known as the City of Roses, this city along the Willamette River wows visitors with its diverse street food, quirky counterculture, and sprawling bookstores such as the world-famous Powell's Books.
Portland is the 5th best city in the United States for outdoor activities, thanks in part to open-air grounds like the expansive Forest Park. Gardens are also excellent outdoor date locales for couples on a romantic getaway: stop and smell the roses at either the International Rose Test Garden or the Portland Japanese Garden.
Once you've gotten hungry from a long day wandering outside, nearly every block downtown has a plethora of food trucks waiting to tickle your taste buds. Or, kick back at one of the many breweries in the #3 best city for craft beer in the United States. Unique locations like McMenamin's brewpubs in renovated cinemas or historic hotels do their part to "keep Portland weird."
As the biggest city in Oregon, Portland is a hub for travel throughout the Pacific Northwest. Amtrak train service and various bus services operate primarily out of Union Station, conveniently-located downtown, and nearby Portland International Airport makes it easy to travel to Portland from near and far.
There is one train station in Kelso.
501 S First Ave
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Link to image attributionLocated in Portland’s Old Town Chinatown area at 800 Northwest Sixth Avenue, Union Station features a glowing neon sign encouraging you to “Go By Train.” Union Station serves several iconic Amtrak routes including the Cascades through the Pacific Northwest, the scenic Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle, and the long-distance Empire Builder which travels all the way to Chicago. Along with train service, Union Station serves intercity bus service via Greyhound, and connects to the Portland Streetcar, MAX Light Rail, and several local TriMet buses. There is a restaurant and bar onsite, as well as a Metropolitan Lounge reserved for Amtrak’s first- and business-class passengers.
Union Station
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