How to travel from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €71. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 14h 39m. 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 €71, and a train costs an average of €94.

Distance: 533 miles (859 km)

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from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA

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

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

FlixBus
04:00AM15h45
Portland, OR
07:45PMOakland, CA
$891One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:00AM15h45
Portland, OR
07:45PMOakland, CA
$891One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
10:00AM15h25
Portland, OR
01:25AMOakland, CA
$1071One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:50AM15h55
Portland, OR
07:45PMOakland, CA
$1901One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA

Travel to Oakland, CA 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 Portland, OR to Oakland, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Portland, OR and Oakland, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA is a bus with an average price of $89 (€71).

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

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA costing on average $118 (€94).

A bus is $81 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA costing on average $171 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 25m.

Train takes on average 18h 32m.

The distance from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA is approximately 533 miles (859 km).
The average frequency per day from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, OR and Oakland, CA 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 Portland, OR to Oakland, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Portland International Airport and arrive in Oakland International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, Stockton, CA, Bakersfield, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oakland, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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