Trains tickets from Portland (OR) to Los Angeles, US

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Tomorrow30 Apr
from US$167
Thu1 May
from US$167
Fri2 May
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Wed7 May

Next departures to Los Angeles

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 30 April at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 1 May at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 30 April at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 1 May at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 30 April at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 1 May at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 30 April at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 2 May at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 30 April at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 2 May at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to Los Angeles

Average priceUS$76 - US$307Average duration1d 1h
33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average priceUS$112 - US$282Average duration1d 6h
121kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
1d 1hAverage duration
US$76Cheapest ticket
33kgCO₂ emissions

Train Portland to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$169
Average train trip duration1d 6h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure14:22
Distance825 miles

Portland to Los Angeles Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Portland - Los Angeles

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Portland to Los Angeles cost?

    The average train ticket price from Portland to Los Angeles is US$169. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Portland to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Portland to Los Angeles?

    A train trip between Portland and Los Angeles is around 1d 6h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 826 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Portland and Los Angeles?

    The number of trains from Portland to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Portland to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
27/04
US$188
28/04
US$167
Today
US$167
30/04
US$167
01/05
US$167
02/05
US$150
03/05
No data
04/05
US$131
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland to Los Angeles was searched and found on 4 May 2025 with a price of US$131

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Portland to Los Angeles as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$131 to US$818 for a train ticket from Portland to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$131, which is on 2025-05-04.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Portland and Los Angeles is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Los Angeles.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Portland and Los Angeles, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Portland to Los Angeles and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Los Angeles to Portland

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