How to travel from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oakland, CA to Portland, OR

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $129 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 15h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $129, while a train costs an average of $193.

Distance: 533 miles (859 km)

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18h 48m

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from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR

How to get from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound ·
    1:40 PM19h05
    Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA
    8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    $901One-way
    1 transfer

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  • Greyhound ·
    1:40 PM19h05
    Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA
    8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    $901One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Greyhound ·
    1:40 PM19h05
    Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA
    8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    $901One-way
    1 transfer

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  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    11:05 PM33h40
    Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA
    8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    $1181One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR

Travel to Portland, OR easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR.

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There are 3 options to travel between Oakland, CA and Portland, OR including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR is a bus with an average price of $129 (€105).

This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR:

A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $193 (€157).

A bus is $126 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $255 (€207).

The fastest way to travel from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 5m.

Train takes on average 18h 48m.

The distance from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR is approximately 533 miles (859 km).
The average frequency per day from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oakland, CA and Portland, OR as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR:
  • Flights mostly depart from Oakland International Airport and arrive in Portland International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA and arrive in Portland Union Station, Portland, OR.
  • Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Portland, OR by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR often also extend their vacation to go to Seattle, WA, Eugene, OR, Salem, OR, Tacoma, WA, Pasco, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portland, OR and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Portland, OR to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Three to four days in Portland, OR, is ideal to explore its vibrant food scene, visit nearby natural attractions like the Columbia River Gorge, and experience local cultural highlights such as the Portland Art Museum and Powell's City of Books.
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