Train from Washington, DC, US to Portland, OR: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Washington to Portland on 21 December
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Portland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 3 days, 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 855, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
3d 10hAverage duration
3781 kmDistance
95kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 3 855 - R 5 721Average duration3d 10h
95kg CO₂e
Average priceR 4 258 - R 52 782Average duration4d 2h
344kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Portland, OR by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Washington to Portland?

    The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Portland start from R 4 258. The average price for this train route is around R 10 417. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from Washington to Portland is 4d 2h, covering a distance of 3781 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 22h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Washington to Portland route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Washington to Portland departs at 07:53. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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18/12
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19/12
R 9 116
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21/12
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22/12
R 6 553
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Portland, OR was searched and found on 22 Dec 2025 with a price of R 6 553

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Portland, OR as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 6 553 to R 52 387 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 6 553, which is on 2025-12-22.

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