How much does a train ticket cost from Portland to Vancouver?

The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Vancouver start from £46. The average price for this train route is around £59. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Portland to Vancouver?

The average train journey time from Portland to Vancouver is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 259 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Portland to Vancouver route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portland to Vancouver?

The earliest train from Portland to Vancouver departs at 10:40. And the latest train departs at 14:10.

Train Portland to Vancouver from £43 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	Cheapest
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	Fastest
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	Cheapest
10:40	Union Station	9h 35m	20:15	Pacific Central Station	Fastest
10:40	Union Station	11h 20m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	11h 20m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	13h 35m	00:15	Pacific Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	Cheapest
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	Fastest
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	Cheapest
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	Fastest
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	9h 35m	20:15	Pacific Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	Cheapest
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	Fastest
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	Cheapest
		14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:34 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to Vancouver

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Vancouver. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

8h 30mAverage duration

259 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£29 - £193	Average duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£46 - £127	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £46

Amtrak Portland Vancouver recent customer reviews

The bus driver, from Portland Union Station to Vancouver, BC, Canada was great and very helpful.

Penitonga T.

25 September 2024

Very late coming back

Julie K.

25 August 2024

Can not trust the scheduled times

Alejandro C.

11 April 2023

CA train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, OR to Vancouver, CA by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Portland to Vancouver?
The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Vancouver start from £46. The average price for this train route is around £59. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Portland to Vancouver?
The average train journey time from Portland to Vancouver is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 259 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Portland to Vancouver route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portland to Vancouver?
The earliest train from Portland to Vancouver departs at 10:40. And the latest train departs at 14:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

£72

10/12

£72

Today

£74

12/12

£92

13/12

£97

14/12

£97

15/12

£72

16/12

£72

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Vancouver, CA was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £72

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

You can expect to pay from £72 to £140 for a train ticket from Portland, OR to Vancouver, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £72, which is on 2025-12-15.