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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Oakland is to bus which costs $75 - $170 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Oakland is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Oakland?

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.

How far is it from Portland to Oakland?

The distance between Portland and Oakland is 568 miles. The road distance is 632.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 15h and costs $75 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Portland to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Oakland bus from?

Portland to Oakland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Oakland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Portland to Oakland?

The best way to get from Portland to Oakland is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 15h, you could also train, which costs $95 - $240 and takes 18h 32m.

Where does the Portland to Oakland bus arrive?

Portland to Oakland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Portland to Oakland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portland to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Oakland is 632 miles. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Portland to Oakland.

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

Book your Portland to Oakland train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Portland to Oakland?

Book your Portland to Oakland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 730+ hotels available in Oakland.

Portland to Oakland - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

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

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Fly to Oakland International Airport
best
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PDX - OAK
3h 46m
$116–659
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PDX - SFO
4h 7m
$73–366
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
15h
$78–162
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
18h 32m
$95–240
Drive 628.7 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Oaklandcar 628.7 mi
10h 47m
$115–166
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 PDX - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
5h 1m
$132–765
Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane PDX - STS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle
6h 5m
$98–509
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PDX - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain
6h 11m
$145–738

Portland to Oakland by bus

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Distance: 564.2 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station in around 15h.

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

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