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

Next departures

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 25 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Union Station
Santa Fe DepotCheapest
Amtrak
Union Station
Old Town San DiegoFastest
Amtrak
Union Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Amtrak
Union Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Amtrak
Union Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 16:16 PST.

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 €139, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 10hAverage duration
1501 kmDistance
137kgCO₂ emissions
Average price€87 - €498Average duration1d 19h
37kg CO₂e
Average price€139 - €1,118Average duration1d 10h
137kg 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 €139. The average price for this train route is around €154. 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 1501 km. 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 1 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
21/01
€165
22/01
€162
Today
€146
24/01
€133
25/01
€133
26/01
€165
27/01
€146
28/01
€256
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of €133

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 €133 to €868 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 €133, which is on 2026-01-24.

What's the cheapest way to go from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Portland, OR and San Diego, CA, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost €154 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from €139. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Diego, CA, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US in about 1d 10h – that's the fastest way to get there!

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