How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Portland?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Portland start from £119. The average price for this train route is around £133. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from San Diego to Portland is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 931 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Amtrak .

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

The earliest train from San Diego to Portland departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Train San Diego to Portland from £115 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
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06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 11h	15:40	Union Station	Cheapest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	Fastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 4 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 5 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Portland on 6 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1d 9h	15:40	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego 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, 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 5hAverage duration

919 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£76 - £329	Average duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£119 - £491	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 137kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5752 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 £119

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

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Portland?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Portland start from £119. The average price for this train route is around £133. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Portland?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Portland is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 931 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego 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 San Diego to Portland?
The earliest train from San Diego to Portland departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

27/01

£155

28/01

£155

Today

£130

30/01

£139

31/01

£165

01/02

£139

02/02

£139

03/02

£139

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Portland, OR was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of £130

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

You can expect to pay from £130 to £746 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £139, which is on 2026-01-30.