The train between Portland and San Francisco takes 18h 59m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Portland to San Francisco. 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 and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 2:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portland is at 2:22 PM which arrives into San Francisco at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Oakland and take an average of 18h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portland to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at San Francisco station via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.
Portland to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
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The distance between Portland and San Francisco is 861.9 km. The road distance is 1,188 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $210–470 and the journey takes 18h 32m.
