There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Essex by plane, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane PDX - FCA
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Essex Stationtrain
5h 32m$243–523Drive 602.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Essexcar 602.2 mi
12h 39m$110–159Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Essex Stationtrain Empire Builder
14h 52m$210–450Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane PDX - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Essexcar
6h 12m$181–898
Portland to Essex by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Essex is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Essex is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs $240 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Essex Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Portland and Essex is 510 miles. The road distance is 605.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Essex without a car is to train which takes 14h 52m and costs $210 - $450.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Portland to Essex, including transfers.
Portland to Essex train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Essex is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 12:09 AM in Portland and 1:09 AM in Essex.
Portland to Essex train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Essex Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Essex is 606 miles. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Portland to Essex.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Essex, MT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Essex Station once daily. Tickets cost $210–450 and the journey takes 14h 52m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–440
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–440
Flights from Portland International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Portland International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Essex Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Essex Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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