5.0
Pros: Loved our driver, felt safe even though it was raining. Arrived on time. Cons: I was confused about my booking. Thought I was on a train as I made my reservation on Amtrak.
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There are usually 4 daily bus trips available from Portland to Bend.
Bus | Train | |
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Avg. Price | Avg. Price$54.82 | Avg. Price$57.29 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips4 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration5h 6m | Duration4h 45m |
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2 trains operate daily from Portland to Bend. The train trip from Portland to Bend is usually about 4 hours and 46 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 121 mi (195 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 25m |
Lowest price | $55.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Portland to Bend
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Loved our driver, felt safe even though it was raining. Arrived on time. Cons: I was confused about my booking. Thought I was on a train as I made my reservation on Amtrak.
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Portland to Bend. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 2 | 4h 46m | $57.25 |
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 Portland to Bend every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $55.
The distance between Portland and Bend is approximately 121 miles, or 195 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 46 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 25 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Portland to Bend on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Portland at 11:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Portland twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Bend faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Bend to Portland.
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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.
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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
Bend has one train station.
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