Trains from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA

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TomorrowApr 27
from $141
SunApr 28
from $159
MonApr 29
from $141
TueApr 30
from $123
WedMay 1
from $141
ThuMay 2
FriMay 3
SatMay 4

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $141
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $156
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $159
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $175
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $164
Train Portland to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Train Portland to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$163
Average train trip duration1d 6h
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure11:08 AM
Distance825 miles (1330 km)
Latest train departure2:22 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Portland to Los Angeles Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains7
Earliest and Latest Train Departures11:08AM - 2:22PM
Minimum Price$123
Average Ticket Price$163
Minimum Trip Duration1d2h
Average Train Trip Duration1d6h
Distance825 miles (1330 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Portland - Los Angeles

The average train ticket price from Portland to Los Angeles is $163. The best way to find 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!

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.

The number of trains from Portland to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. 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.

When taking the train from Portland to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Los Angeles, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Art Walk, Disneyland, Getty Center, Venice Beach, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from Portland to Los Angeles was searched and found on Apr 26, 2024 with a price of $105

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.

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 traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Los Angeles to Portland

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