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How to get fromPortland to Berkeleyby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Berkeley by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    3h 57m
    $106–660

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    4h 21m
    $69–367

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    15h 36m
    $84–165

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 7m
    $95–240

  5. Drive 624.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Berkeleycar car 624.6 mi
    10h 45m
    $114–165

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    5h 10m
    $133–766

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    6h 12m
    $142–791

  8. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PDX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    6h 24m
    $99–500

Portland to Berkeley by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to North Berkeley via Sacramento Bus Station, Vallejo Transit Center, El Cerrito del Norte Station, and El Cerrito Del Norte in around 15h 36m.

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