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Portland to California trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Portland and California takes 3d 3h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Portland to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3d 3h
Duration
3,357 mi
Distance
$2,127
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Portland to California train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Portland and California. The service departs Portland at 7:18 AM in the morning, which arrives into California at 07:57:00. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 3d 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakAmtrak3d 3h • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakAmtrak3d 3h • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakAmtrak3d 3h • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portland to California? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 3,357.3 mi
  • Duration: 3d 3h

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and California, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Los Angeles via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 22h.

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