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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 €77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. 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 €77, and a flight costs an average of €171.
Distance: 533 miles (859 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€165 Average price | €155 Average price Cheapest | €210 Average price |
18h 47m Average total duration 18h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 22m Average total duration 13h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.1kg 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.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $111 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $209 (€165).
A bus is $119 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $217 (€171).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 40m.
Train takes on average 18h 19m.
- 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Oakland International Airport and arrive in Portland International Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Portland, OR by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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