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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 train with prices starting from $90. 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 train costs an average of $90, and a bus costs an average of $93.
Distance: 533 miles (859 km)
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$186 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price |
18h 49m Average total duration 18h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 23m Average total duration Fastest 13h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
12:35 AM16h30Oakland, CA5:05 PMPortland, OR$1621One-way0 transfers
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12:35 AM16h30Oakland, CA5:05 PMPortland, OR$1621One-way0 transfers
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3:00 PM14h45Oakland, CA5:45 AMPortland, OR$2121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $93 (€74).
A train is $4 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $94 (€75).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
Train takes on average 17h 59m.
- Around 9 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- 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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