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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 $131 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. 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 $131, while a flight costs an average of $397.
Distance: 533 miles (859 km)
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$183 Average price | $131 Average price Cheapest | $397 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 46m Average total duration 18h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 5m Average total duration 18h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR
Compare the available ways to get from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $183 (€155).
A bus is $267 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $397 (€335).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 46m.
Bus takes on average 19h 5m.
Tickets start at around $183 (€155) compared to roughly $133 (€112) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$50 (-€42). The journey takes 18h 16m versus 9h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
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7:00 AM 18h30 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 1:30 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:00 AM 18h30 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 1:30 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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7:00 AM 18h30 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 1:30 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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1:40 PM 19h05 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 8:45 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR $92 1 One-way 1 transfer - +
FlixBus+11:05 PM 33h40 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 7:45 AM Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR $129 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $183 (€155).
A bus is $267 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $397 (€335).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 46m.
Bus takes on average 19h 5m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Portland, OR by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
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