Train from Portland, OR to Detroit, MI: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Portland to Detroit on 17 December
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Amtrak
Union Station
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Amtrak
Union Station
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Amtrak
Union Station
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Amtrak
Union Station
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Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:11 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 3 days, 10 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £172, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
3d 10hAverage duration
1960 milesDistance
79kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£172 - £480Average duration3d 10h
79kg CO₂e
Average price£282 - £1,278Average duration3d 6h
287kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, OR to Detroit, MI by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Portland to Detroit?

    The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Detroit start from £282. The average price for this train route is around £342. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Portland to Detroit?

    The average train journey time from Portland to Detroit is 3d 6h, covering a distance of 1958 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Portland to Detroit route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portland to Detroit?

    The earliest train from Portland to Detroit departs at 14:22. And the latest train departs at 14:22.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
13/12
£218
14/12
£296
Today
£345
16/12
£244
17/12
£496
18/12
£303
19/12
£246
20/12
£226
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £218

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Portland, OR to Detroit, MI as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £218 to £1,938 for a train ticket from Portland, OR to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £226, which is on 2025-12-20.

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