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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 20 atDeparture city: PortlandDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: May 21 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: May 20 atDeparture city: PortlandDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: May 21 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Portland to San Francisco: Trip Overview
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Based on 5121 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 $92.00
Amtrak Portland San Francisco recent customer reviews
Lots of leg room and seats reclined well. The only issue I had was that the AC was very cold!
Emily S.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Portland to San Francisco was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of $91To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Portland to San Francisco, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $91 to $1,106 for a train ticket from Portland to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2025-05-17.
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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Francisco, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Portland and San Francisco, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Portland to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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