Trains tickets from Portland, OR to Washington, DC, US

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TodayAug 6
from $768
TomorrowAug 7
from $675
FriAug 8
from $829
SatAug 9
from $589
SunAug 10
from $675
MonAug 11
TueAug 12
from $746
WedAug 13
from $723

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Washington.

Average Price$229 - $536Average Duration4d 1h
95kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$324 - $2,107Average Duration2d 17h
344kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 4 days, 1 hour and with fares starting at just $229, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
4d 1hAverage Duration
$229Cheapest ticket
95kgCO₂ emissions

Train Portland, OR to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$611
Average train trip duration2d 17h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure2:22pm
Distance2344 miles (3780 km)
Latest train departure4:45pm

Portland to Washington Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
08/04
$610
08/05
$799
Today
$740
08/07
$651
08/08
$799
08/09
$567
08/10
$651
08/11
$404
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $404

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $404 to $2,837 for a train ticket from Portland, OR to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $404 which is on 2025-08-11.

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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Portland to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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

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Train from Washington, DC, US to Portland, OR

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