Cheap train tickets from Portland to Los Angeles
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Trip Summary
There are usually 13 daily train trips available from Portland to Los Angeles. Traveling by train from Portland to Los Angeles usually takes 28 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 26 hours and 48 minutes.
| Distance | 826 mi (1330 km) |
| Fastest train | 26h 48m |
| Lowest price | $159.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
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Portland to Los Angeles Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by train or bus from Portland to Los Angeles?
There are usually 6 daily bus trips available from Portland to Los Angeles.
Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$241.21 | Avg. Price$211.43Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips13 | Daily Trips6 |
Duration | Duration28h 53m | Duration24h 26mFaster |
There are several train options that can take you from Portland to Los Angeles:
See more detailsWhat is the price of a train ticket from Portland to Los Angeles?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Portland to Los Angeles was $205.89. Considering the distance between Portland and Los Angeles, tickets on this route are relatively expensive. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 27 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $61.86 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Portland to Los Angeles by travel date
Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Portland to Los Angeles will cost between $152 and $249. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.
Average train ticket prices from Portland to Los Angeles by month
Ticket prices for the train from Portland to Los Angeles often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in October when the average ticket price is only $172. If you're thinking of traveling from Portland to Los Angeles during July, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of $221 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in July, is to book your trip well in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from Portland to Los Angeles on Wanderu at least 27 days ahead of time, you can save about $61.86 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
What train companies travel from Portland to Los Angeles?
There are multiple trains that travel from Portland to Los Angeles, including Amtrak, Amtrak Coast Starlight. Here is what you should know about the 2 most popular train lines:
| TRAIN | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 12 | 28h 41m | $237.92 |
| Amtrak Coast Starlight | 1 | 30h 32m | $269.46 |
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 12 Amtrak trains from Portland to Los Angeles every day, as well as 17 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $157.
The Amtrak Coast Starlight is a service provided by Amtrak that connects Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles on the US Pacific coast. The full journey winds through the Cascade Mountains, perfectly clipped vineyards, and dense coastal forest, allowing passengers to get a glimpse of the US west coast while enjoying air-conditioned cars, power outlets, complimentary onboard WiFi, and snacks.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Portland to Los Angeles
There are 13 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Portland to Los Angeles. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip. You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to Portland. If you're not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Portland to Los Angeles for $93.
TRIPS PER DAY
13
DIRECT TRIPS
1
The distance between Portland and Los Angeles is approximately 826 miles, or 1330 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 28 hours and 53 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 26 hours and 48 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
DISTANCE (MI)
826
DISTANCE (KM)
1330
The earliest train departs Portland at 2:22pm while the last train of the day leaves at 2:22pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
EARLIEST TRAIN
2:22pm
LATEST TRAIN
2:22pm
Trains from Portland to Los Angeles are the most crowded on Wednesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
MOST CROWDED
Wednesday
LEAST CROWDED
Monday
City Information
Portland
Portland is the largest city in Oregon and accordingly one of 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.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the train leave from in Portland?
Main departure station: Union Station
Located 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.
All train stations in Portland:
- Union Station
Where does the train arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: Union Station
Union Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transportation hubs, serving more than 100 thousand passengers per day. Every Amtrak route that goes through Los Angeles stops at Union Station. In addition, the area around the station serves as the main bus stop for several bus carriers that conduct trips in and out of the city. Located in Downtown LA, Union Station offers easy transit connections to other parts of the city via three Metro Rail lines and one Metro Busway line, as well as a shuttle service to LAX airport. Union Station also serves as the main LA hub for six lines of Metrolink, Southern California’s primary commuter rail service.
All train stations in Los Angeles:
- Union Station
- Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
- 592 Gayley Ave
- 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
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