There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Sandpoint by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Amtrak
9h 15m$71–102Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Sandpoint AmtrakEmpire Builder
9h 35m$90–170Drive 409.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Sandpoint409.9 mi
7h 14m$75–109Fly to Spokane International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)PDX - GEG
- Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Amtrak
5h 39m$173–1,135Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)PDX - FCA
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Amtrak
7h 42m$167–888
Portland to Sandpoint by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Sandpoint is to bus and train which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Sandpoint is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs $170 - $1,200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Sandpoint Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Portland and Sandpoint is 417 miles. The road distance is 412.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Sandpoint without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 15m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Portland to Sandpoint, including transfers.
Portland to Sandpoint train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Sandpoint train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sandpoint Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Sandpoint is 412 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Portland to Sandpoint.
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Sandpoint, ID, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Sandpoint Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $90–170 and the journey takes 9h 35m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,100
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Sandpoint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Sandpoint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $26–50
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $24–90
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–170
- Business Class
- $50–230
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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