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PortlandKent

Portland to Kent by train

Kent lies 209 km (130 mi) north of Portland, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 2 h 50 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 255 km (159 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

PortlandKent

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PortlandKent
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population652,503126,952
Elevation15 m (49 ft)14 m (46 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordUnion Station, North Bank Depot BuildingsKent station
Postal codes97201–9729898030–98089

Where to book trains from Portland to Kent

AmtrakThe US national operator, and the only place to book most American rail. Fare tiers and refund rights are set at the point of sale, so booking direct matters here.Check times and fares on Amtrak (opens www.amtrak.com in a new tab)
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Common questions

How far is Kent from Portland?

209 km (130 mi) in a straight line, north of Portland; by road roughly 255 km (159 mi).

How long does it take to get from Portland to Kent by train?

About 2 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Portland and Kent?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

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.