Train from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 29 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Union Station
Old Town San DiegoCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Union Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Amtrak
Union Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Amtrak
Union Station
Old Town San DiegoNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just £124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 10hAverage duration
928 milesDistance
136kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£79 - £338Average duration1d 15h
37kg CO₂e
Average price£124 - £254Average duration1d 10h
136kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Portland to San Diego start from £124. The average price for this train route is around £150. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from Portland to San Diego is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 928 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Portland to San Diego route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portland to San Diego?

    The earliest train from Portland to San Diego departs at 14:22. And the latest train departs at 14:22.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
26/11
£229
27/11
£192
Today
£244
29/11
£246
30/11
£521
01/12
£229
02/12
£161
03/12
£144
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £144

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 £144 to £1,031 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 £144, which is on 2025-12-03.

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