布小熊

I think it's a cool deal! Last time I took the train down (few years ago) and didn't have the deal. You can arrange rental car pickup at the portland train station.
Any hotel recommendation?

布小熊

$34.50 x 2 x 1.11 = $76.59Cnd per person.
So compare gas cost to Portland, it depends on the milage of your car. I will leave it to some other lyk.

But from my memory, I won't say it will save you $ but it will save you enegry for the trip. Having fun touring around Portland at arrival (~3pm) is still possible if you take the train. But if you are the driver for the trip, I don't think he/she can manage to do much after such long drive. (IMO but may be cos I am not young and full of enegry any more)