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Cheap San Francisco to Portland  train tickets

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  1. Mon Sep 23
    $92.00
  2. Tue Sep 24
    $92.00
  3. Wed Sep 25
    $92.00
  4. Thu Sep 26
    $92.00
  5. Fri Sep 27
    $92.00
  6. Sat Sep 28
    $92.00
  7. Sun Sep 29
    $92.00
  8. Mon Sep 30
    $92.00
  9. Tue Oct 1
    $92.00
  10. Wed Oct 2
    $92.00
  11. Thu Oct 3
    $92.00
  12. Fri Oct 4
    $92.00
  13. Sat Oct 5
    $92.00
  14. Sun Oct 6

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How much are San Francisco to Portland train tickets?

Lowest Price$74.00
Fastest18h 22m
Daily Schedules2
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How to find cheap train tickets from San Francisco to Portland ?

The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from San Francisco to Portland is to plan ahead and book your train travel earlier. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from San Francisco to Portland was $91.45. If your travel date is still a number of days out, by booking your trip 14 days before you plan to travel, you could save an average of $42.00 compared to a typical last-minute fare. Trying to save on a last-minute fare and have a bit of flexibility on what day to travel? Take a look at midweek schedules, as these tend to be less busy and are often cheaper than buying tickets to travel on Friday, or a weekend departure.

How long is the train journey from San Francisco to Portland ? How far is San Francisco to Portland ?

The distance between San Francisco to Portland is 535.81 miles or 862.09 km. A train trip from San Francisco to Portland typically takes 18 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Portland faster, the fastest advertised duration is offered by Amtrak. The fastest train trip covers the distance in 18 hours and 22 minutes to get from San Francisco to Portland.

Going from San Francisco to Portland by train takes over 18 hours to reach your destination. For a lengthy train journey we recommend you pack a great book, or download a few movies to have them available offline just in case you are outside of a service coverage area. Don't forget to bring some water and a battery pack to keep all of your electronics charged.

On Saturday trains from San Francisco to Portland are the busiest. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week.

Amtrak has the most connections between San Francisco to Portland

Typically there are 2 schedules to compare for your trip to Portland. One train carrier operates regular service on the San Francisco to Portland route. Amtrak offers the most scheduled departures between San Francisco to Portland, usually offering 2 trips per day. On this route there are no direct schedules. This means that along your journey from San Francisco to Portland, you will need to disembark from the first train and board a connecting train. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may be responsible for transferring your own checked luggage, but you will definitely need to bring your hand luggage.

Are you not set on traveling by train? Take a look at Bus tickets from San Francisco to Portland, which start at $75.00.

One train carrier connects San Francisco to Portland

Amtrak

Amtrak train tickets from San Francisco to Portland start from $74.00, and on average cost $93.33. Daily there are 2 Amtrak schedules to Portland. Amtrak in San Francisco leaves from Bus Terminal - 200 Folsom St and 2 other stations. And in Portland trains arrive at Union Station - 800 NW 6th Ave,

From San Francisco to Portland train travel on Amtrak takes 18 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Portland faster, Amtrak offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 18 hours and 22 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $93.41 for a one-way train ticket to Portland.

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Avg. Time
18h 26m
Avg. Price
$93.33

Plan your next adventure:

There are 3 different stations that serve train trips to Portland that you can compare to see what best fits your travel plans.. The busiest departure station in San Francisco serving this route is Bus Terminal - 200 Folsom St, Beach St and The Embarcadero Pier 39 - Fisherman's Wharf, 5 Embarcadero Ctr - Corner of California & Drumm St.
  • Bus Terminal - 200 Folsom St
  • Beach St and The Embarcadero Pier 39 - Fisherman's Wharf
  • 5 Embarcadero Ctr - Corner of California & Drumm St
There is one train station where trains arrive in Portland from San Francisco., The busiest departure station in San Francisco serving this route is Union Station - 800 NW 6th Ave.
  • Union Station - 800 NW 6th Ave