How much is the train ticket from Portland to Salt Lake City?

The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Salt Lake City start from R 2 856. The average price for this train route is around R 3 964. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Portland to Salt Lake City?

The average train journey time from Portland to Salt Lake City is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1021 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Portland to Salt Lake City route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portland to Salt Lake City?

The earliest train from Portland to Salt Lake City departs at 14:22. And the latest train departs at 14:22.

Train Portland to Salt Lake City from R 2 739 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Portland to Salt Lake City on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	14:22	Union Station	1d 11h	02:55	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	14:22	Union Station	1d 11h	02:55	Central Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:20 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to Salt Lake City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 942, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 4hAverage duration

1021 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 942 - R 6 971	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 856 - R 16 062	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5621 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 856

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, OR to Salt Lake City by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Portland to Salt Lake City?
The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Salt Lake City start from R 2 856. The average price for this train route is around R 3 964. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Portland to Salt Lake City?
The average train journey time from Portland to Salt Lake City is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1021 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Portland to Salt Lake City route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portland to Salt Lake City?
The earliest train from Portland to Salt Lake City 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

30/11

R 15 499

01/12

No data

Today

R 4 336

03/12

R 3 809

04/12

No data

05/12

No data

06/12

R 2 949

07/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Salt Lake City was searched and found on 06 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 949

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 Salt Lake City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 949 to R 15 499 for a train ticket from Portland, OR to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 949, which is on 2025-12-06.