Find trains to Portland

Once you take the train to Portland, you will find yourself arriving at Portland Union Station with its iconic "Go by Train" neon sign towering above. The train station is located north of Downtown Portland, just a few steps from the Willamette River. Train passengers who are looking to stretch their legs and get some steps in can easily walk to the downtown area while enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of the Old Town Chinatown neighborhood. This includes a stop by a famous donut store, which is known for creative toppings and delicious pastries. For those who prefer to take public transit, Bus 17 can pick you up near the station and drop you off in the heart of downtown Portland in just a short ride. You can also take the streetcar for a true Portland experience.

After a long train ride, the last thing you want to worry about is managing your heavy luggage. Thankfully, those arriving on Portland trains can take advantage of checked luggage service and storage at Union Station. With these additional services, you can focus on your next destination and where to go first upon your arrival without lugging your belongings off the train and getting them to your hotel or place of residence. There are also ski bags, shipping boxes, and bike boxes for sale. All checked luggage services are provided by an independent company, and can be arranged when purchasing Portland train tickets.

The primary train station in Portland is the iconic Portland Union Station. It was originally constructed in 1896 and still has the immense tower with the "Go by Train" sign lighting up the Portland skyline. Anyone taking the train to Portland, riding Portland trains to other locations, or even searching Portland train tickets will see this unmistakable sign.

Portland Union Station offers a spacious waiting area, restrooms, vending machines, ticketing counters and a full ticketing office, checked baggage services and storage, and self-service ticketing kiosks. There is also an ATM available, plus elevators to support travelers who need mobility assistance.

All of the train lines that run through Portland Union Station are operated by Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. The three routes supported by Portland Union Station are Amtrak Cascades, Empire Builder, and Coast Starlight. Amtrak Cascades operates between Eugene, Oregon and Vancouver, British Columbia. It stops in other notable Pacific Northwest cities such as Salem, Oregon and Seattle, Washington along with Portland. Empire Builder offers a much greater range of travel, connecting Seattle, Washington with Chicago, Illinois. This two-day trip includes stops in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Fargo, North Dakota; and Vancouver, Washington. It stops in Portland, Oregon before continuing to its terminus in Seattle. Coast Starlight is known as one of the most scenic train lines in America, connecting Seattle, Washington, with Los Angeles, California. The route takes you along the Pacific Ocean and includes stops in scenic locations such as Vancouver, Portland, Klamath Falls, and Olympia before continuing to California and passing through Davis, one of the greatest small towns in the country and home of UC Davis. With so many notable locations connected directly to Portland Union Station, it is easy to see why the iconic "Go by Train" neon sign has stood the test of time.

Train tickets from Seattle to Portland tend to start from around $73, while you can usually find tickets from Spokane to Portland from $122 and Milwaukee to Portland from $292. These were some of the lowest prices from the most popular departure points to Portland.

Portland Union Station is a popular station to arrive at. You’ll find many options from here to get to your destination. Two common major cities you can get to by train from Portland Union Station are Seattle, and Spokane.

A well-known option for trains to Portland is Amtrak. Typically, your options for trains to Portland will be determined by the route you take.

This week, the average one-way price to Portland is $29. We don’t predict any changes in price within the next 3 months. We recommend booking when you can, as seats may be limited.

The center of Portland is 5.8 mi away from Portland Union Station station.

You will need to travel 0.0 mi to get from Portland Union Station to Union Station, 2.3 mi to get from Portland Union Station to Oregon Zoo, and 2.1 mi to get from Portland Union Station to OHSU Center for Health and Healing.