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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 train with prices starting from $102. 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 train costs an average of $102, and a bus costs an average of $90.
Distance: 533 miles (859 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$163 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 2m Average total duration 18h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 9m Average total duration Fastest 14h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m 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 Portland, OR to Oakland, CA:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA costing on average $167 (€135).
A train is $119 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA costing on average $282 (€228).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 39m.
Train takes on average 18h 32m.
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How to get from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11 Coast Starlight2:22 PM18h32Portland Union Station, Portland, OR8:54 AMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$2451One-way0 transfers
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- 11 Coast Starlight2:22 PM18h32Portland Union Station, Portland, OR8:54 AMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$2451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11 Coast Starlight2:22 PM18h32Portland Union Station, Portland, OR8:54 AMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$2451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA costing on average $167 (€135).
A train is $119 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Oakland, CA costing on average $282 (€228).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 39m.
Train takes on average 18h 32m.
- Around 10 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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