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.

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 .

Which train operators serve the Portland to San Diego route?

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

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.

Train Portland to San Diego from £106 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 28 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 5h	19:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 29 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 5h	19:50	Old Town San Diego	CheapestFastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 5h	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 5h	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 5h	19:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 30 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 5h	19:50	Old Town San Diego	CheapestFastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 5h	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 1 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 5h	19:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 5h	19:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 5h	19:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 4 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	00:50	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 5h	19:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 5 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
14:22	Union Station	1d 5h	19:50	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
14:22	Union Station	1d 10h	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No 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	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£79 - £338	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£124 - £254	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5610 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 £111

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

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.

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.
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.
Which train operators serve the Portland to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
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

The 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.