How much is the train ticket from Salt Lake City to Portland?

The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Portland start from R 2 616. The average price for this train route is around R 3 904. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Salt Lake City to Portland?

The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Portland is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 1021 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 16h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Salt Lake City to Portland 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 Salt Lake City to Portland?

The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Portland departs at 23:40. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Train Salt Lake City to Portland from R 2 905 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Portland on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	1d 16h	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	1d 16h	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Portland on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	1d 16h	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	1d 16h	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Portland on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Central Station	1d 16h	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:49	Central Station	1d 16h	15:40	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salt Lake City to Portland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours and with fares starting at just R 1 732, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

1021 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 732 - R 3 927	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 616 - R 23 602	Average duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 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 2 616

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salt Lake City to Portland, OR 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 Salt Lake City to Portland?
The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Portland start from R 2 616. The average price for this train route is around R 3 904. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Salt Lake City to Portland?
The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Portland is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 1021 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 16h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Salt Lake City to Portland 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 Salt Lake City to Portland?
The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Portland departs at 23:40. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

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

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10/12

R 21 937

Today

No data

12/12

R 4 270

13/12

R 6 189

14/12

R 3 371

15/12

R 3 613

16/12

R 3 371

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Portland, OR was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 371

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 371 to R 21 937 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 371, which is on 2025-12-14.