There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Alameda by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PDX - OAK
3h 35m$96–509Fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PDX - SFO
4h 4m$63–296Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
16h 5m$99–193Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
18h 32m$210–450Drive 631.7 mi
- Drive from Portland to Alamedacar 631.7 mi
10h 53m$116–167Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PDX - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvalesubway
4h 46m$112–614Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane PDX - STS
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
6h 9m$97–449
Portland to Alameda by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Alameda is to bus which costs $95 - $200 and takes 16h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Alameda is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Oakland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 32m.
The distance between Portland and Alameda is 567 miles. The road distance is 635.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Alameda without a car is to bus which takes 16h 5m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Portland to Alameda, including transfers.
Portland to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Alameda is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 16h 5m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $450 and takes 18h 32m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 5m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to Fruitvale
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–60
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Alameda is 635 miles. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from Portland to Alameda.
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