How much is the train ticket from Portland to Vancouver?

The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Vancouver start from R 973. The average price for this train route is around R 1 194. 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 Vancouver?

The average train journey time from Portland to Vancouver is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 418 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Portland to Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

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

Train Portland to Vancouver from R 921 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 26 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	CheapestFastest
		14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	CheapestFastest
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	Cheapest
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	Fastest
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	Cheapest
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	Fastest
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	Cheapest
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	Fastest
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	CheapestFastest
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	Cheapest
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	Fastest
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
10:40	Union Station	9h 35m	20:15	Pacific Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Vancouver on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	CheapestFastest
14:10	Union Station	7h 50m	22:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
06:45	Union Station	10h 15m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags
08:30	Union Station	8h 30m	17:00	Pacific Central Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:24 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to Vancouver

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Vancouver. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 595, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

8h 30mAverage duration

418 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 595 - R 2 139	Average duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 973 - R 2 725	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 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 973

Amtrak Portland Vancouver recent customer reviews

The bus driver, from Portland Union Station to Vancouver, BC, Canada was great and very helpful.

Penitonga T.

25 September 2024

Very late coming back

Julie K.

25 August 2024

Can not trust the scheduled times

Alejandro C.

11 April 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, OR to Vancouver, CA 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 Vancouver?
The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Vancouver start from R 973. The average price for this train route is around R 1 194. 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 Vancouver?
The average train journey time from Portland to Vancouver is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 418 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Portland to Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
The earliest train from Portland to Vancouver 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

24/01

R 1 397

25/01

R 2 071

Today

R 1 562

27/01

R 1 249

28/01

R 1 381

29/01

R 1 381

30/01

R 1 578

31/01

R 1 249

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Vancouver, CA was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 249

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 Vancouver, CA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 249 to R 3 303 for a train ticket from Portland, OR to Vancouver, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 249, which is on 2026-01-27.