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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 prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 13h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, and a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 533 miles (859 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$169 Average price | $156 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 49m Average total duration 18h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 23m Average total duration Fastest 13h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $169 (€138).
A bus is $114 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $270 (€221).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 53m.
Train takes on average 18h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Oakland, CA to Portland, OR
How to get from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
· 2:05 PM18h40Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$1041One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 2:05 PM18h40Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$1041One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AS22987:52 AM1h37Oakland International Airport9:29 AMPortland International Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 14 Coast Starlight9:21 PM18h19Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$1901One-way0 transfers
- · 7:00 AM17h20Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA12:20 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$1071One-way1 transfer
- +FlixBus+11:05 PM33h40Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA8:45 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$1491One-way2 transfers
- AS23045:35 PM1h37Oakland International Airport7:12 PMPortland International Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
- AS3311 · AS13922:50 PM5h41Oakland International Airport8:31 PMPortland International Airport$2011One-way1 transfer
- AS304512:01 PM1h43Oakland International Airport1:44 PMPortland International Airport$2931One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $169 (€138).
A bus is $114 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $270 (€221).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 53m.
Train takes on average 18h 19m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR.
- Trains mostly depart from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA and arrive in Portland Union Station, Portland, OR.
- Flights mostly depart from Oakland International Airport and arrive in Portland International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Portland, OR by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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