There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Fargo by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Hector International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane PDX - FAR
7h 10m$165–668Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
32h 36m$460–1,000Drive 1,437.5 mi
- Drive from Portland to Fargocar 1,437.5 mi
23h 20m$263–379Fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane PDX - GFK
- Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 57m$196–767
Portland to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Fargo is to drive which costs $260 - $380 and takes 23h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Fargo is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $160 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32h 36m.
The distance between Portland and Fargo is 1251 miles. The road distance is 1445.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 32h 36m and costs $460 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Portland to Fargo, including transfers.
Portland to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Fargo is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $460 - $1,000 and takes 32h 36m.
Fargo is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 4:14 PM in Portland and 6:14 PM in Fargo.
Portland to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Hector International Airport (FAR) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Fargo Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $460–1,000 and the journey takes 32h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Portland International Airport to Hector International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Portland International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–1,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Forks Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Fargo is 1446 miles. It takes approximately 23h 20m to drive from Portland to Fargo.
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