How much does a train ticket from Portland to Salt Lake City cost?

The average train ticket price from Portland to Salt Lake City is $204. The best way to find train tickets from Portland to Salt Lake City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Portland to Salt Lake City?

A train trip between Portland and Salt Lake City is around 1d 11h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 11h. This is the time it takes to travel the 635 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Portland and Salt Lake City?

The number of trains from Portland to Salt Lake City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Portland to Salt Lake City by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Portland to Salt Lake City?

When taking the train from Portland to Salt Lake City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Portland to Salt Lake City from $156 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Portland to Salt Lake City on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	2:22pm	Union Station	1d 11h	2:55am	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	2:22pm	Union Station	1d 11h	2:55am	Central Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:31 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Salt Lake City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

633 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$101 - $219	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$152 - $1,004	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5594 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $152

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Portland, OR to Salt Lake City by train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/17

No data

11/18

$216

Today

$254

11/20

$346

11/21

$216

11/22

$217

11/23

$193

11/24

$231

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $193

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 Salt Lake City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $193 to $1,135 for a train ticket from Portland, OR to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $193 which is on 2025-11-23.