Trains tickets from San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR

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TomorrowJul 26
from $274
SunJul 27
from $771
MonJul 28
TueJul 29
from $274
WedJul 30
from $771
ThuJul 31
from $771
FriAug 1
SatAug 2

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 26 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: July 27 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 26 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: July 27 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Portland.

Bus
Average Price$162 - $318Average Duration1d 8h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$118 - $771Average Duration1d
105kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
$162Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$215
Average train trip duration1d
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure3:05pm
Distance715 miles (1153 km)

San Luis Obispo to Portland Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/23
$263
07/24
$206
Today
$1,333
07/26
$263
07/27
$743
07/28
$206
07/29
$263
07/30
$743
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR was searched and found on Jul 24, 2025 with a price of $206

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

You can expect to pay from $206 to $1,333 for a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $206 which is on 2025-07-28.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Luis Obispo to Portland is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Portland you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Luis Obispo and Portland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Luis Obispo to Portland.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Portland, OR to San Luis Obispo

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