What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Berkeley is to fly and BART which costs $90 - $300 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Berkeley is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $100 - $380.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 7m.

How far is it from Portland to Berkeley?

The distance between Portland and Berkeley is 572 miles. The road distance is 628.3 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Berkeley without a car is to bus which takes 15h 47m and costs $85 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Portland to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Berkeley train from?

Portland to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train, bus or fly from Portland to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Portland to Berkeley is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $100 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 15h 47m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 18h 7m.

Where does the Portland to Berkeley train arrive?

Portland to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Portland to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Berkeley is 628 miles. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Portland to Berkeley.

How do I get a train ticket from Portland to Berkeley?

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Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 782+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Portland to Berkeley - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Berkeley by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, or train

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Fly Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
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1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)PDX - OAK
4h 2m
$106–380
Fly Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART
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1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)PDX - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
4h 22m
$64–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus N2111
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit CenterGreyhound US0870
15h 47m
$86–175
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to EmeryvilleCoast Starlight
18h 7m
$100–230
Drive 624.6 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Berkeley624.6 mi
10h 41m
$114–165
Fly Portland International Airport 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)PDX - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeley
5h 21m
$93–296
Fly Portland International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)PDX - STS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
6h 26m
$99–480
Fly Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)PDX - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmond
6h 12m
$152–387
Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the train from Portland to Eugene
2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)EUG - OAK
6h 10m
$252–561

Portland to Berkeley by bus and subway

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Distance: 568.9 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 3 hours. 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 47m.

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