Portland to Red Deer by train
Red Deer lies 990 km (615 mi) north-east of Portland, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 24 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 1,208 km (751 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Portland | Red Deer | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 652,503 | 100,844 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 856 m (2,808 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
| Stations on record | Union Station, North Bank Depot Buildings | Red Deer railway station |
Clocks in Red Deer are 1 h ahead of Portland right now, so a 13 h 24 min journey lands 14 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Red Deer
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Portland to Red Deer
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Common questions
How far is Red Deer from Portland?
990 km (615 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Portland; by road roughly 1,208 km (751 mi).
How long does it take to get from Portland to Red Deer by train?
About 13 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Portland and Red Deer?
Red Deer is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Edmonton against America/Los_Angeles).
What currency do I need in Red Deer?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.