The average train between Palo Alto and Portland takes 20h 22m and the fastest train takes 20h 21m. There is at least one train per day from Palo Alto to Portland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Palo Alto and Portland. The earliest departure is at 7:17 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Portland at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 20h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Portland. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Portland station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.
Palo Alto to Portland train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Portland train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Portland station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Portland is 899.7 km. The road distance is 1,262 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $250–500 and the journey takes 19h 42m.
