How much is the train ticket from Portland to San Diego?

The cheapest train tickets from Portland to San Diego start from R 2 628. The average price for this train route is around R 2 918. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Portland to San Diego?

The average train journey time from Portland to San Diego is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1501 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Portland to San Diego 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 San Diego?

The earliest train from Portland to San Diego departs at 14:22. And the latest train departs at 14:22.

Train Portland to San Diego from R 2 240 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 26 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 15h	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 15h	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 15h	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 15h	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 15h	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:34 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 628, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 10hAverage duration

1501 kmDistance

137kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 633 - R 9 437	Average duration1d 19h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 628 - R 21 203	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 137kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 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 R 2 338

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Portland to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Portland to San Diego start from R 2 628. The average price for this train route is around R 2 918. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Portland to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Portland to San Diego is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1501 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Portland to San Diego 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 San Diego?
The earliest train from Portland to San Diego departs at 14:22. And the latest train departs at 14:22.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 2 767

25/01

R 3 475

Today

R 2 767

27/01

R 2 767

28/01

R 4 858

29/01

R 3 508

30/01

R 3 129

31/01

R 3 063

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 767

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 San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 767 to R 12 350 for a train ticket from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 767, which is on 2026-01-27.

What's the cheapest way to go from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 19h	Avg priceR 2 983	Daily departures11
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 10h	Avg priceR 2 918	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Portland, OR and San Diego, CA, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 2 918 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 2 628. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Diego, CA, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US in about 1d 10h – that's the fastest way to get there!