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

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

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planePDX - OAK
    3h 52m
    $206–319

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePDX - SFO
    4h 14m
    $68–346

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to OaklandbusGreyhound US0870
    15h
    $81–161

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to OaklandtrainCoast Starlight
    18h 32m
    $110–240

  5. Drive 628.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Oaklandcar628.7 mi
    10h 43m
    $115–166

  6. 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)planePDX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
    5h 2m
    $92–155

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)planePDX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle
    6h 12m
    $98–489

  8. Fly Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planePDX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain
    6h 12m
    $195–429

  9. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeEUG - OAK
    5h 59m
    $152–685

Portland to Oakland by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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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.

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