A bookstore and a night away

Portland, between the pages

Seattle → Portland → home

Leave Seattle for a browse at Powell’s City of Books, a change of scene, and a night in Portland. Take the train home the next day.

One night away · By train · Pick your date

Find your trains ↓
Powell’s City of Books exterior on Burnside Street in Portland.

Your departure

Pick a date. See the trains.

One night away. Return the following day. Times use Pacific time.

Published schedules and official rail restrictions, checked for your date. Tickets and live running status are separate.

Room to wander

A few places to start

These are ideas for the outing. Your date check shows which places fit between the trains.

  • Powell’s City of Books
  • Lan Su Chinese Garden
Read the Portland station guide →

Before you go

Arrange accommodation separately. Confirm bookstore hours; garden admission and meals are separate. Overnight hours do not count as exploring time.

Book every train leg separately with the operator. Check service alerts, access and opening hours before leaving.

Check official service alerts ↗

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