Train tickets from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for Portland to San Diego on November 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Union Station
Santa Fe DepotCheapest
Amtrak
Union Station
Old Town San DiegoFastest
Amtrak
Union Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Amtrak
Union Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Amtrak
Union Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 10hAverage Duration
928 milesDistance
136kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$73 - $374Average Duration1d 14h
37kg CO₂e
Average Price$160 - $264Average Duration1d 10h
136kg CO₂e

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

Best price found
11/13
$229
11/14
$211
Today
$211
11/16
$168
11/17
$136
11/18
$168
11/19
$168
11/20
$186
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $136

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 $136 to $657 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 $136 which is on 2025-11-17.

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