Trains tickets from Portland, OR to South Lake Tahoe

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US$187
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, OR to South Lake Tahoe was searched and found on 15 Aug 2025 with a price of US$187

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 South Lake Tahoe as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$187 to US$630 for a train ticket from Portland, OR to South Lake Tahoe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$187, which is on 2025-08-15.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Portland to South Lake Tahoe is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to South Lake Tahoe you take, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Portland and South Lake Tahoe compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!

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