Edmonton to Portland by train
Portland lies 1,111 km (690 mi) south-west of Edmonton, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 2 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,355 km (842 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Edmonton | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 652,503 |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | MacEwan station, Kingsway/Royal Alex station, Clareview station | Union Station, North Bank Depot Buildings |
Clocks in Portland are 1 h behind Edmonton right now, so a 15 h 2 min journey lands only 14 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Portland
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Edmonton to Portland
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Staying in Portland
Our booking partner lists 535 places to stay in Portland. Of the 412 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (187), and 9 are five-star. Across 200 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 140,854 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Portland from Edmonton?
1,111 km (690 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Edmonton; by road roughly 1,355 km (842 mi).
How long does it take to get from Edmonton to Portland by train?
About 15 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Edmonton and Portland?
Portland is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Edmonton).
What currency do I need in Portland?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Portland?
Our booking partner lists 535 places to stay in Portland, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.