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

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

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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 50m
    $227–510

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    15h 40m
    $99–188

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 32m
    $220–470

  4. Drive 628.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Oaklandcar car 628.6 mi
    10h 48m
    $115–166

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    4h 10m
    $114–367

  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 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    4h 59m
    $108–466

  7. 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 8m
    $172–479

  8. 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 Oaklandtrain train
    6h 25m
    $282–867

Portland to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 564.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Oakland, 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 15h 40m.

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