The average train between Portland Airport (PDX) and Palo Alto takes 21h 7m and the fastest train takes 21h 6m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Portland Airport (PDX) to Palo Alto. 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 6 times a week between Portland Airport (PDX) and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 1:42 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portland Airport (PDX) is at 1:45 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Rose Quarter TC station and take an average of 21h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Portland Airport (PDX) station and arriving at Palo Alto station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 7m.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Palo Alto train services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from Portland station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Palo Alto train services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at San Jose station.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Palo Alto is 906.7 km. The road distance is 1,280 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 19h 52m.