How much is the train ticket from Portland to Bellingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Bellingham start from R 680. The average price for this train route is around R 1 268. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Portland to Bellingham?

The average train journey time from Portland to Bellingham is 9h 24m, covering a distance of 356 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 54m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Portland to Bellingham 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 Portland to Bellingham?

The earliest train from Portland to Bellingham departs at 10:40. And the latest train departs at 14:10.

Train Portland to Bellingham from R 637 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Portland to Bellingham on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		16:45	Union Station	20h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	CheapestFastest
		16:45	Union Station	20h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Bellingham on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	6h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	Cheapest
14:10	Union Station	5h 54m	20:04	Fairhaven Station	Fastest
10:40	Union Station	6h 35m	17:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	6h 35m	17:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	9h 24m	20:04	Fairhaven Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Bellingham on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	6h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	Cheapest
14:10	Union Station	5h 54m	20:04	Fairhaven Station	Fastest
06:45	Union Station	6h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	6h 35m	17:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	9h 24m	20:04	Fairhaven Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Bellingham on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:40	Union Station	6h 35m	17:15	Fairhaven Station	Cheapest
14:10	Union Station	5h 54m	20:04	Fairhaven Station	Fastest
06:45	Union Station	6h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	9h 24m	20:04	Fairhaven Station	No tags
16:45	Union Station	20h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Bellingham on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	6h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	CheapestFastest
06:45	Union Station	6h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	6h 35m	17:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	9h 24m	20:04	Fairhaven Station	No tags
16:45	Union Station	20h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Bellingham on 20 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	6h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	Cheapest
14:10	Union Station	5h 54m	20:04	Fairhaven Station	Fastest
14:10	Union Station	5h 54m	20:04	Fairhaven Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	6h 35m	17:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	9h 24m	20:04	Fairhaven Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Bellingham on 21 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	6h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	Cheapest
14:10	Union Station	5h 54m	20:04	Fairhaven Station	Fastest
06:45	Union Station	6h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	6h 35m	17:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	9h 24m	20:04	Fairhaven Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Bellingham on 22 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	6h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	CheapestFastest
06:45	Union Station	6h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	6h 35m	17:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	9h 24m	20:04	Fairhaven Station	No tags
16:45	Union Station	20h 30m	13:15	Fairhaven Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:34 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to Bellingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bellingham. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 579, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 20mAverage duration

357 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 579 - R 2 910	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 680 - R 2 158	Average duration9h 24m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 649 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5649 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 680

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, OR to Bellingham 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 Portland to Bellingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Bellingham start from R 680. The average price for this train route is around R 1 268. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Portland to Bellingham?
The average train journey time from Portland to Bellingham is 9h 24m, covering a distance of 356 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 54m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Portland to Bellingham 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 Portland to Bellingham?
The earliest train from Portland to Bellingham departs at 10:40. And the latest train departs at 14:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

13/12

R 861

14/12

R 1 583

Today

R 1 067

16/12

R 1 015

17/12

R 1 015

18/12

R 1 067

19/12

R 1 239

20/12

R 1 153

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Bellingham was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 861

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 Bellingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 861 to R 17 959 for a train ticket from Portland, OR to Bellingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 015, which is on 2025-12-16.