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Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Portland, OR to Santa Cruz, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Santa Cruz, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $113. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $113, and a flight costs an average of $3889.
Distance: 591 miles (952 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
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$152 Average price Cheapest | $3894 Average price |
21h 55m Average total duration Fastest 21h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 30m Average total duration 22h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portland, OR to Santa Cruz, CA
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Trains from Portland, OR to Santa Cruz, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 21h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $113 (€92) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 14:22, the last at 17:50. The fastest train covers the 591 miles (952 km) distance in 21h 25m.
Distance 591 miles (952 km) |
Average train duration 21h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $113 (€92) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 21h 25m |
First train 2:22 PM |
Last train 5:50 PM |
FAQs: Trains from Portland, OR to Santa Cruz, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland, OR to Santa Cruz, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Cruz, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Portland, OR to Santa Cruz, CA
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via NW 6th Avenue.
- Wilf's Restaurant & Bar
- Al-Amir Lebanese Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1.50
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
- The Benson, a Coast Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main entrance leading to platforms 1-3 for Amtrak services
- waiting areas and ticket counters are located in the main hall.
- MAX Light Rail: Green Line, Yellow Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Streetcar: NS Line
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